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being large, and carried so erect as to nearly touch the 
head. ‘The legs are so short as to be almost invisible, 
and this gives the birds a curious creeping sort of gait 
The little hens are exemplary mothers, and one of them, 
with a brood of tiny chicks, would be the delight of a 
boy or girl, as, well as attractive pets for old folks. Thig 
breed has the virtue, rare amongst bantams, of being 
exceedingly peaceable and quiet. 
ORNAMENTAL WATER-FOWLS. 
In this country we have much to learn in the way of 
utilizing natural waters, whether streams, springs, or 
ponds. Any place, anywhere, be it afarm, large of small, 
or merely a country-seat, has its value greatly enhanced 
by the possession of water, whether running or still. Of 
the money value of such water, whether for stock, irriga- 
tion, or us motive power, we do not propcse to speak just 
now. ‘The valueof water in these respects is as far from 
being appreciated as it is in its ornamental aspects. We 
know of one body of water—a small pond, which is so 
treated by its owner as to be both profitable and orna- 
mental. It is a conspicuous object from the road, and 
being not far from the house, its surroundings are 
planted with a view to ornamental effect. The water is 
at the same time made useful as the pasture-ground for 
a fine collection of water-fowl. The flock contains some 
birds raised for the table, but is largely of the kinds 
known as ornamental, and these are made profitable; the 
place being in a populous vicinity, the birds do their own 
advertising, and there is a sufficient demand for all: the 
increase. The practical part of the establishment, in- 
cluding the breeding-houses, coops, etc., is at some dis- 
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