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I^anshans. This breed of fowls resembles the Black Cochin, and 

 there is much contention regarding its origin. It was introduced into 

 this country from England. It is an improvement on the Cochin in 

 everything but beauty, since the Langshan is a splendid layer, a fine 

 table bird, not a determined sitter, and a most valuable fowl for general 

 purposes, and the cochin is the opposite of all these. 



LANGSHANS. 



The lyangshan is a large bird, which has long, slightly feathered legs. 

 It has a single comb standing upright; plumage of a beautiful metalic 

 lustre; very hardy; easily reared; bears confinement; very faithful moth- 

 er; and a fair sitter. It is a very valuable bird, and its beautiful bright 

 plumage makes it very attractive. 



Dorkings. This is one of the oldest and best preserved of all Eng- 

 lish pure-bred fowls. They are a great table fowl but not great layers. 

 The hens when full grown weigh eight pounds, and the cocks from ten 

 to twelve. Their bones are small and there is great quantities of flesi: 

 on their deep breasts. 



The birds are tender and while enduring anj' amount of cold, they cao 

 not endure dampness. 



