130 BREEDS. 



cheek of tte Spanish, and the raised hind- 

 quarters and feathered legs of the Cochin 

 China. 



"•The great advantage I have observed in the 

 Scotch Grey is, that they are very hardy fowls, 

 and easily fed. The chickens require less care 

 and attention than those of other kinds; these 

 are of presentable size at the age of six months, 

 and may weigh six pounds. 



" The hens are average layers. Their only 

 advantage over the Dorking and Spanish is 

 their superior constitutional strength; I have 

 seen them thrive, where these (under the same 

 management) became affected with roup ; and 

 their chickens matured well, whUe the others 

 died. 



''I cannot compare, however, the Scottish 

 Grey with Dorking or Spanish, the former for 

 chickens, the latter for eggs. 



"But for cottagers and others, whose fowls 

 may not have the advantage of a roomy and well 

 protected yard, they are possessed of valuable 

 qualities. 



" There has always existed in Scotland, as 



