ON A TOWN LOT. G'j 



On account of their hardiness, the general fertility is strong. I 

 have shipped eggs three thousand miles which hatched 90 per cent. 

 I frequently get 100 per cent from eggs hatched near by. 



They do not eat so much as the larger breeds and lay many 

 more eggs. All writers and breeders agree that "it's the hen that 

 lays that pays," or the profit in our poultry comes from the eggs. 

 Occasionally we may find a farm paying dividends that makes a spe- 

 cialty of raising table fowl. While it is a rare case to find an egg 

 farm that doesn't pay a profit. Where one man makes money selling 

 table fowl you will probably find ten making money on laying 

 flocks. 



It has been demonstrated that this breed requires less attention 

 to produce eggs than other fowls. Many owners of small flocks 

 spend considerable time In feeding, by mixing hot and cooked mash, 

 frequently adding dope to force egg production. This is objection- 

 able for two reasons — first, because it is not practical tor owners of 

 large flocks to mix and feed warm mashes, because it takes too much 

 . time; secondly, because forcing is a violation of the laws of nature, 

 and injures the laying organs of the fowl. Almost any breed will 

 produce eggs under these conditions. 



These fowl do not make such extravagant demands on their 

 owners, hut will produce eggs liberally without mashes. They stand 

 confinement and cold weather well. Cold weather seems to have 

 little effect on their egg production. 



Fancier's Fowl. 



From a fancier's standpoint they are in great favor. The con- 

 trast of black and white in their plumage makes them very beautiful. 

 They are very alert and striking in carriage, and are very graceful. 

 They present such a splendid appearance that they seem to be on 

 dress parade at all times. 



As a Utility Fowl. 



All varieties (Rose and Single Comb) are hardy and prolific. 

 The females are non-settlers, few of them showing a tendency to 

 broodiness, being especially valuable as egg producers. They are con- 

 ceded to be the greatest layers the world has yet produced. They 

 are known as the egg machine. They lay a large egg. Pullets fre- 

 quently lay at four and one-half months. Four hens have the won- 

 derful record of laying nine hundred and twenty-eight eggs in 

 twelve months. By proper breeding they have increased their egg 

 record since then to the w^onderful figure of two hundred and seventy. 



