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is somewhat obscure. Wright and others think 

 that they probably have descended from the fowls 

 of India, while Tegetmeier asserts that this breed 

 was probably formed in America. 



A distinctive feature of the Brahmas is the 

 comb, which is known as the pea-comb. It is unlike 



FIG. 10. Dark Brahma cock (one-eighth size). 



either the rose or ttye single comb. The pea-comb 

 has been described as the union of three single 

 combs, joined at the front, rear and base, the middle 

 comb being somewhat larger than the other two. 

 Each comb should have distinct serrations. 



The Brahmas are large fowls, in fact, the 

 largest variety known is the Light Brahma. The 



