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present a fluffy, loose appearance. Standing well 

 out from the body in all directions, the plumage 

 causes them to appear much heavier than they 

 really are. They are compactly built birds, and are 

 reared chiefly for their odd appearance, and for 

 hatching the eggs of other breeds. They are said 

 to make good mothers for tender little chickens on 

 account of their light weight and soft, downy feathers. 

 They have irregular rose combs of a dark color. The 

 comb and face present a dark, purplish appearance, 

 in marked contrast to other varieties of fowls. 



SULTAN 



Sultans were taken into England from Turkey 

 about 1850. They were not brought to America 

 until many years later. On account of their crest 

 they somewhat resemble the Polish, particularly the 

 Bearded Polish. Their shanks and toes are heavily 

 feathered. They are reared chiefly for their peculiar 

 appearance. No particular claim is made as to use- 

 fulness. They thrive well in small inclosures, and are 

 gentle and readily become pets. 



FRIZZLE 



Frizzles are peculiar fowls, and are reared wholly 

 for their unique appearance, their feathers curving 

 upward and backward at the ends. The curve is 



