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46. Indications of Vigor. The crow of the male should be 

 strong and clear, his movements active, his attention to the 

 hens marked, and his comb and wattles well-developed. Red 



Fig. 14. A utility Single-Comb White Leghorn. This bird is of good 

 constitutional vigor. Note well-developed head, comb, wattles, ear lobe, 

 body, and the bright eye. This bird laid 223 eggs in one year. (North 

 Carolina Experiment Station.) 



comb and wattles and a readiness to banter and to crow at the 

 sight of a new male are indications of health. 



47. Selection of the Hen for Breeding. The hen should show 

 the characteristics of her sex, with a refinement of the head 

 and body not noted in the male. 



