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cepting that the head is carried much lower ; and a gentle, pleasing expres- 

 sion of face is a mark of high bred specimens. The hackle of the cock 

 should be very full and of a light bay color, spreading over the base of the 

 wings and free from any markings. The hen's hackle should be a distinct, 

 clear buff, free from any markings; a slight penciling is preferable to a 

 clouded one. The saddles of the cock and hen should also be free from any 

 markings. Cockerels of the year, though imperfect, will, if of pure blood, 

 in the second year moult out perfectly clear. A black tail in the cock is ad- 

 missible ; but the principal feathers, if bronze in color, add very much to the 



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appearance of the bird ; if of buff color, will throw dark pullets. The breast 

 of the cock and hen should be clear buff, the feathers running somewhat 

 lighter in color towards the tip, showing a waving appearance in sunlight. 

 Both primary and secondary quills should be clear buff, without admixture 

 of colors. The legs should be very heavily feathered, short, and wide apart. 

 The comb in cock and hen should be very flat, evenly serrated and perfectly 

 straight, without any inclination to either side. The wattles of the cock thin 

 and fine, perfectly florid in color, ear-lobes well developed, long, thin and 

 fine ; any white is a decided blemish. The eye of the cock should be tjel- 



