100 Cochin- Chinas. 



a few streaks of red upon the hackle, of so dark a shade as 

 to be imperceptible except in a strong light, and are often 

 found on close examination to have white under feathers, 

 and others barred with white. 



The legs in all the colours should be yellow. Flesh- 

 coloured legs are admissible, but green, black, or white are 

 defects. In the Partridge and Grouse a slight wash, as of 

 indigo, appears to be thrown over them, which in the 

 Black assumes a still darker shade ; but in all three yellow 

 should appear partially even here beneath the scales, as 

 the pink tinge does in the Buff and White birds. 



Cochin-Chinas being much inclined to accumulate 

 internal fat, which frequently results in apoplexy, should 

 not be fed on food of a very fattening character, such as 

 Indian corn. They are liable to have inflamed feet if they 

 are obliged to roost on very high, small, or sharp perches, 

 or allowed to run over sharp-edged stones. 



They are also subject to an affection called White Comb, 

 which is a white mouldy eruption on the comb and wattles 

 like powdered chalk ; and if not properly treated in time, 

 will spread over the whole body, causing the feathers to 

 fall off. It is caused by want of cleanliness, over-stimu- 

 lating or bad food, and most frequently by want of green 

 food, which must be supplied, and the place rubbed with 

 an ointment composed of two parts of cocoanut oil, and 

 one of turmeric powder, to which some persons add one 

 half part of sulphur ; and six grains of jalap may be given 

 to clear the bowels. 



