Orpingtons 



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hence the name. They have come into popular favor 

 both in England and America. They are said to 

 be the most popular fowls in England. Since their 

 introduction here many breeders have become very 

 enthusiastic over them. It is significant that those 

 who are loudest in their praise are those who 

 have bred them longest and understand them 

 besti The Orpingtons are particularly prized by 



FIG. 20. Buff Orpingtons. 



those who desire a white-skinned fowl for table 

 use. This feature has, without doubt, aided mate- 

 rially in making them popular in England, where 

 the white skin is prized, as the yellow skin is prized 

 in this country. There is, however, an increasing 

 appreciation of white-skinned fowls in America. 

 The idea that yellow color indicates greater richness 

 is becoming less general, particularly with those 

 who are most fastidious in their tastes, 



