28 THE GAME COCK. 



CHAPTER II. 



Of the usual Breeds or Races raised in the United States - 

 Game. Top-knot. Italian. Malay. Bantam. Advantages 

 and Disadvantages of each. Colour. Change of Breed. 

 Size. Proportion of Cocks to Hens. In some Cases entire- 

 ly dispensed with. 



WE have already given a list of the va- 

 rious kinds of the domestic fowl ; in this 

 chapter we propose to make a few observa- 

 tions on the relative advantages and disad- 

 vantages of each. The first on the list is, 



1. The Game Cock. This breed is readily 

 distinguished by its small body, long and 

 arched neck, and small head ; by its fierce- 

 ness, its restless movements, and unquiet eye. 

 The eggs are rather small, and the flesh is 

 considered by many to be superior to that of 

 any other breed. They are very prolific lay- 

 ers, and on that account may be occasional- 

 ly introduced into the poultry-yard. Great 

 care, however, should be taken not to allow 

 too much of the blood to appear, or you will 

 have your yard a perpetual scene of fighting 



