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most pronounced in the hackle feathers and feathers 

 of the back. Any color is recognized. Single combs 

 are preferred. The chief requisite of Frizzles is that 

 the feathers turn upward and toward the head. On 

 account of this peculiarity of the feathers, they 

 do not well withstand unfavorable weather. They 

 should not be classed among the most useful breeds. 

 They are not bred extensively. Without doubt 

 they might be made more useful than they now are 

 should skilful breeders give them some attention. 

 However, the fact that they are not prepared to 

 withstand the hardships that more useful breeds 

 endure will tend to prevent them from becoming 

 other than fancy fowls. 



BANTAM 



The Bantams are purely fancy or ornamental 

 breeds. There are many varieties. While some 

 breeders maintain that they can be profitably kept 

 for eggs and for the table, yet on account of their 

 diminutive size they cannot compete with the larger 

 breeds. As ponies represent the children's horse 

 and are in a way ornamental, so do the Bantams 

 occupy a similar position among fowls. They are 

 often reared as children's pets and undoubtedly 

 afford a great deal of pleasure for both young and 

 old. Among the most common and popular varieties 

 of Bantams may be mentioned the Black, White, 



