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EXERCISE 5 

 FACTORS DETERMINING THE CLASSIFICATION OF FOWLS 



Object. To become thoroughly familiar with the Standard, the Utility, 

 and the Breeding classifications of fowls, and the features determining each 

 classification. 



NOTE. Breeding classification refers to purity of breeding, as mongrel, 

 cross-bred, pure bred and standard bred. 



Equipment. American Standard of Perfection; representative specimens 

 of as many breeds and varieties as possible, including some mongrel and cross- 

 bred individuals. 



Procedure. Step 1. Separate into groups all fowls belonging to Ameri- 

 can, Asiatic, Mediterranean, English, and French classes. Make a list of the 

 breeds falling in each group and record all characteristics of shape and color 

 which are peculiar to each group. 



Standard Classification of Breeds 



Step 2. Separate into three groups all fowls which are particularly 

 adapted to the following purposes: (1) egg production, (2) meat production, 

 and (3) both in combination. Make a list of the breeds falling in each group 

 and record all characteristics of color, shape and size which are peculiar to 



each group. 



Utility Classification of Breeds 



Egg Breeds 



Meat Breeds 



Dual Purpose Breeds 



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