30> The Essentials of Poultry Raising 



48. Indications of Health and Vigor. The hen should be in- 

 dustrious. She should be scratching, foraging, and singing a 

 considerable part of the time. A red comb, face, and wattles, 

 and a marked happiness indicate health. 



Fig. IS. A cull Single-Comb White Leghorn, showing weak constitu- 

 tional vigor. This hen laid 36 eggs in one year. Note lack of develop- 

 ment of the head, comb, wattles, ear lobe, body, and the dull eye. 

 (Cornell.) 



49. Age of Breeders. Select only mature birds for breeding. 

 Birds should be up to standard weight. 



50. Age for Mating. It is preferable to breed from birds that 



