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breeds. They are good layers, perfectly hardy, and 

 are easily reared, endure confinement well, and are 

 easily kept in inclosures. It is said that the fowls 

 breed quite as true as any of the breeds of this class. 

 They are good winter layers, and the chicks make 

 good broilers at an early age. They are not raised 

 so extensively as some other breeds of this class. 

 They are becoming more popular, yet in this respect 

 are still far behind the Plymouth Rocks and the 

 Wyandottes. The Black variety has been the most 

 popular. This variety is rich black throughout, 

 with a metallic luster. They have single combs, 

 their shanks and toes are free from feathers but are 

 nearly black in color. The Javas may be recom- 

 mended as useful farm fowls. The cock should weigh 

 9J/2 and the hen 7% pounds. 



DOMINIQUE 



Dominiques are smaller than the Wyandottes, 

 and are compact and hardy. This is one of the 

 oldest American breeds. The origin is obscure. 

 The general color is a grayish white, with yellow 

 shanks, somewhat like the Plymouth Rocks, yet 

 the fowls are lighter in color. For a time they were 

 unpopular, but are now receiving attention and are 

 apparently coming into favor. They endure con- 

 finement well. It is said of them that they change 

 little by in-and-in-breeding. It is also asserted 



