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however, with adequate shade, the whitest fowls scarcely ever 

 need washing, except as regards their feet and legs, giving 

 also attention to the comb and wattles, if necessary. It is 

 the poor dwellers in towns who have to take such pre- 

 cautions, and have so much to contend against. Yet, in 

 spite of all this, we often see town breeders beating the very 

 best country yards ; and the fact proves that care and good 



Fig. 26. Exhibition Hamper. 



system are of even more importance than any mere natural 

 advantages. 



In regard to that beautiful bright red of the comb and 

 wattles so desirable, this cannot be given to a fowl which is 

 not naturally in high health. But when a bird is healthy 

 the scrubbing helps to bring it out ; and if finally a very 

 little fresh butter is rubbed in, and then wiped as thoroughly 

 off as possible with a damp cloth, about the best is made of 

 it. A greasy-looking comb is disgusting, and soon becomes 

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