34 PARADISE VALLEY POULTRY RANCH 



TKe White Wyandotte 



An American Bird 



The White Wyandotte is superior to other breeds of chickens in so 

 many ways, it is not necessary to say this breed is the favorite among 

 poultry men. The Wyandotte has been admitted to the Statidard of Per- 

 fection since 1888, and is an all-American bred bird. Much improvement 

 has been made in the last few years in type, color, and points. They stand 

 in a class by themselves for a general-purpose fowl. Not only have they 

 beauty, but as layers and breeders they are almost unexcelled. They are 

 hardy, small eaters, and one of the best market varieties. If you are con- 

 templating going into the chicken business, let the experience of others be 

 your experience and choose a breed that has already been proven to be 

 one of the best in all w r ays. 



The Wyandotte is profitable to the small and the large farmer alike. 

 It accustoms itself as easily to close quarters as to a large range. Not 

 only do they stand confinement well but they are good foragers. They 

 are not flighty and inclined to fly over fences. 



It has been proven in egg-laying contests held in the United States, 

 Canada and Australia in the past few years, that the Wyandotte is one of 

 the most prolific layers, and that they return the most profit above cost 

 of feed. They are not only good layers but persistent layers, and when 

 many of the other breeds have already stopped laying and eggs are the 

 highest, the Wyandotte continues to produce. They are all-year-round 

 layers. 



The maternal instinct in Wyandottes is strong, and they make excellent 

 mothers. Nevertheless, they are broken up from setting without difficulty 

 when desired. Altho they are large and can cover a good clutch of eggs, 

 they are not so heavy and awkward as to injure the eggs. The youngsters 

 mature early and will lay at six months old. 



As a market fowl the Wyandotte is far ahead of all other varieties. 

 They have won first place at Boston as a table fowl for a number of years. 

 Whether they are cooked as a broiler or a matured bird they are juicy and 

 of excellent quality. After a hen is too old to lay, she can be fattened for 

 the table and will command a satisfactory price. 



Those who raise poultry for pleasure instead of profit have in the 

 Wyandotte the ideal bird. They are intelligent, tractable and are easily 

 tamed. They have that beauty, that in a show room they do not fail to 

 attract the attention of one and all. The full breast, broad back, short 

 thick legs, short thick comb, and graceful carriage goes to make up one 

 of the most attractive of breeds. 



It is not necessary to say that a vigorous and hardy bird is more" profit- 

 able to a farmer than one which cannot resist the cold or disease. In the 

 Wyandotte we have a bird that can withstand sudden and severe weather. 

 It is not necessary to house them with all the precautions taken with the 

 lighter, more susceptible breeds to avoid roup and similar diseases. Wyan- 

 dottes are small eaters and good foragers. 



The W3'andotte has so many assets, you who intend to raise poultry, 

 cannot made a mistake in choosing this breed. But whether you breed for 

 eggs, meat, or feathers, purchase only the most vigorous type for your 

 foundation. It is not necessary to say, that a poor foundation will give 

 you poor stock no matter how many features this or any other breed has 

 in its favor. 



