260 PRACTICE OF POULTRY BREEDING 
which develops rapidly and will attain considerable size at an 
early age, as Wyandottes and Plymouth Rocks. When large- 
sized late roosters are desired, the type of bird selected is one which 
is capable of attaining extremely large size, accompanied by a 
tenderness and good quality of flesh when considerably advanced 
in age, but it need not be of exceptionally rapid growth, as Brahmas. 
Associated with these three factors should be good health and an 
abundance of vigor, which under propermethodsof management will 
Fig. 131.—A light Brahma pair—ideal for meat production. 
give the individuals every possible opportunity to develop to their 
fullest extent all the inherited qualities of flesh growth (Fig. 131). 
BREEDING FOR COLOR AND PLUMAGE MARKINGS. 
Years of practice are required to learn all the combinations 
and possibilities which result from various methods and practices 
of mating for certain colors. The best way to produce variations 
in pattern and color, as required by the standard for each breed, 
must be learned, especially variations of sex in the same variety. 
