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Farm Poultry 



have the remarkable powers of adaptability accred- 

 ited the Plymouth Rocks. 



Breeders assert that they mature earlier than 

 the Plymouth Rocks and in a general way occupy 

 a position between these fowls and the Leghorns. 

 It is claimed that they yield from the live weight a 

 large proportion of dressed meat. The color of 

 these fowls is designated as red and should be 

 rich anc} brilliant; a little black is desired in some 

 places, notably the tail. A lustrous red, which is 

 quite distinct from the buff of other breeds, is 

 characteristic of these fowls. Where they are well 

 known they are highly prized as farm fowls. 



FIG. 25. Rhode Island Reds. 



