FARM ANIMALS 



371 



FIG. 216. 



- Barred Plymouth 

 Rocks. 



merous in France, but has not gained much of a standing 

 in this country. 



General Purpose Breeds Described. Plymouth 

 Rock (Barred, White, Buff, Partridge, and Silver Pen- 

 ciled). This most useful breed 

 is of American origin, originating 

 in Massachusetts. It approaches 

 the meat breeds for size, having 

 rather long, broad, and deep bod- 

 ies, and the egg breeds for lay- 

 ing, being above the average as 

 winter layers, and the hens make 

 excellent mothers. The White 

 Rocks have a disadvantage in appearance when dressed 

 for market. There are always some undeveloped 

 feathers under the skin. If these are dark, they must 

 be removed, which produces a discoloration of the skin. 

 All varieties have medium-sized, single combs. 



Wyandotte (White, Silver Laced, Golden, Buff, Black, 

 Partridge, and Silver Penciled). This breed was de- 

 veloped later than the Plym- 

 outh Rocks. By many it is 

 considered equal if not superior 

 to the Plymouth Rock as a 

 general purpose fowl. Its body, 

 somewhat smaller than the 

 Plymouth Rocks, is short, deep, 

 and round, yielding a flesh 

 that is tender and juicy, with 

 a relatively small proportion of 



bone. Its low rose comb makes it a breed well suited 

 to a cold climate. These fowls are good layers of fair- 

 sized eggs, brown in color. 



