THE DOMESTIC FOWL 



Shanghai Fowl, female. 



Bankiva Jungle Fowl. 



Spanish Fowl. 



The Shanghai fowl has become generally known in the Northern States, and especially in New England. 

 It was brought from Shanghai, China, in 1848, by Captain Forbes, and since that tune other importations 

 of the species have been effected. Their general plumage is of a bright yellow, or gold color, variegated 

 with dark brown and red. They are quiet tempered, their gait is proud and showy, but the legs are rather 



too long for beauty. , , ,. ... T , . ,. 



The Bankiva Jungle Fowl is supposed to be the original stock of our domestic varieties It is a native 

 of the East Indies. In size it is nearly twice as large as the Bantam, and is remarkable for its courage. 

 The Polish Fowl is a most beautiful bird, though small in comparison with many other 

 species of the family. Its general color is a deep black, with a white tuft on the crown of 

 the head. - . 



The Persian Fowl is an extremely rare species. Its plumage is scanty. 

 The Spanish Fowls are large, showy, and possess the blackest of plumage. 



Shanghai Fowl, male. 

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Persian Fowl 



