FARM ANIMALS 



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Hamburg (Silver Spangled, Golden Spangled, 

 Golden Penciled, White, and Black). This is a breed 

 of small, active birds. Being great fliers, they require 

 a large range. They are 

 prolific layers of small 

 white eggs. 



All varieties have dark- 

 colored shanks and toes, 

 and rose combs which ter- 

 minate in a spike or point 



at the rear FIG. 212. Silver Spangled Hamburgs. 



The Hamburgs originated in northern Germany or 

 Holland. The Red Caps resemble the Hamburgs, but 

 are larger, with a black and red plumage. 



The Andalusians. This breed is thought to have 

 its origin in the province of Andalusia in southern 

 Spain. The feathers are a bluish gray or dove color. 

 The shanks and toes are a slaty blue. They are ex- 

 cellent layers, and resemble the Leghorn closely except 

 in color. 



Meat Breeds Described. Brahmas (Light and 



Dark). This typical meat 

 breed probably descended 

 from the fowls of India. 

 The young mature some- 

 what slowly. So inactive 

 are the Brahmas that a 

 fence four feet high will re- 

 strain them. They have 



FIG. 213. -Dark Brahmas. h eavy bodies, Weighing 



from nine to twelve pounds. They are persistent 

 sitters, but so clumsy that they arc liable to break 

 their eggs. The flesh is of good quality, but with 



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