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strong specimens. Breadth in back and body indicates a strong 

 constitution, and legs that support a broad body are set well 

 apart. The toes on each leg are generally stout, straight and 

 comparatively short. Crookedness is the most common defect in 

 toes. Sometimes this is accidental, but more often it may be 

 regarded as one of the surest signs of inherent weakness. When 

 the general appearance of a bird confirms this symptom, the 

 akinship of the opposite sex should be carefully considered. 



Shanks that are well set apart are illustrated in Plate 15, 

 Figure 3. In the other illustrations several defects besides those 

 of legs and toes are noted. Briefly stated, they are poor comb ; 

 too long, thin wattles ; narrow body ; shallow breast and loosely 

 folded wings. All of which, indications of a weak constitution, 



PLATE 14 



1. 2. 



Correctly formed legs, spurs and toes, front (1) and rear view (2). 

 From photograph of buff cock, a first winner at Madison Square Garden, 

 New York. 



