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FARM ANIMALS 



FIG. 223. Houdans. 



jects about them or in the air. With a body much 



like the Orpington they are 

 built for egg and for meat 

 production. The comb is 

 V-shaped and of small size. 

 The feet have five toes and 

 the plumage is black, the 

 ends of the feathers being 

 tipped with white. 



Cornish Indian (Dark and 

 White). This is a close-feathered, muscular bird which 

 weighs more than the ap- 

 parent size would indicate. 

 It is a good general purpose 

 breed, noted for the rich 

 flavor known only to this 

 breed. 



Fancy Breeds. --The 

 fancy breeds are not adapted 

 to practical purposes and 

 can hardly be classed as farm 

 breeds. The most common 

 the Polish, Game, Silky, Sultan, Frizzle, Rumpless, 

 and Bantams of several varieties. These fowls are 

 not bred either for egg or for meat production. They 

 are difficult to breed true to color and shape, requiring 

 therefore special attention. The Bantams are often 

 kept as pets, but they should not be allowed to mingle 

 with the other fowl. 



Ducks. All varieties of ducks, except the Mus- 

 covy, have descended from the Mallard, a wild duck. 

 The original white duck is probably the Aylesbury. 

 A large business has sprung up in this country in furnish- 



FIG. 224. Cornish Indians. 



of the fancy breeds are 



