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PRINCIPLES OF FARM PRACTICE 



Weak fowls, or those of low vitality may be distinguished 

 by one or more of the following characteristics: long, thin 

 beak and head; long, thin neck; slender body; long thighs 

 and shanks. Strong fowls will have these parts well de- 

 veloped. A fowl of low vitality is also likely to be inactive 

 and droopy, whereas one that is strong and vigorous will be 

 active and alert. 



Improvement. Poultry, like other farm animals, varies 



A contrast in constitutional vigor in same breed. Barred Plymouth 



Rock. 



A. Strong. B. Weak. 



(N. J. Agricultural Experiment Station.) 



in the individual capacity for production. Pure-bred poultry, 

 of whatever type desired, can be established without great 

 expense and will usually prove more satisfactory than mixed 

 breeds. All types and breeds have been developed by poultry- 

 men to a high perfection for breeding purposes. The eggs of 

 any type or breed may be obtained from such sources at 

 small cost, and hatched on the farm. One cock and several 



