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conforming to the shape of the neck, as in the case of the 
Wyandottes. The color schemes of the varieties almost 
prove that they are related to the Polish fowls, except 
that the markings of the Hamburgs are more often per- 
fectly distinct and perfect than is the case with Polish 
fowls of the same color. This is especially true of the 
penciled varieties. 
Golden Spangled Hamburgs are a rich reddish bay, 
each feather ending in a round “spangle” of greenish 
black. The more perfect this spangle the higher the 
value of the bird, from the fancier’s point of view. A 
crescentic-shaped spangle or one running to a sharp point 
at the upper end is considered defective. The legs of all 
Hamburgs are slaty-blue, except in the Blacks, which 
have leaden-blue or black shanks. 
Silver Spangled Hamburgs have the same black mark- 
ings as the Golden Spangled, but the body color is pure 
white. This variety is the favorite in this country, and 
more of them are seen than of all the other varieties 
combined. 
Golden Penciled Hamburgs are of the same body as 
the Golden Spangled, but instead of spangles each feather 
is barred or penciled with narrow black bars transversely 
of the length of the feather, making a very striking ar- 
rangement and a very uncommon combination of color. 
The Silver Penciled Hamburg is identical with the Golden 
Penciled with the exception of the body color, which ts 
pure white with the distinctive black penciling. Black 
and White Hamburgs get their names from their color, 
pure black and pure white respectively. 
Hamburgs are cf no economic importance of late vears, 
as they are bred by only a few fanciers and cut no figure 
