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Farm Poultry 



tion to their size. Their leg feathering is less than 

 that of the other Asiatics. 



Langshans are steadily gaining in popularity, 

 although they will probably never become so popu- 

 lar as the general-purpose breeds unless they undergo 

 a marked modification. They are preferred by 

 some because they are more active than either the 

 Brahmas or Cochins. 



FIG. 14. Faverolle cock (one-eighth size). 



FAVEROLLE 



This is a class of cross-bred fowls, not being a 

 distinct breed, but serving a useful purpose as 



