138 BREEBS. 



Mh Variety. — Minorca. 



" So called from having been brought from 

 that island. This variety is also sometimes 

 called Andalusian, as no doubt fowls of ,this de- 

 scription may be found there also. Comb and 

 wattles are similar to the first variety, but instead 

 of a white, a red skin extends from the throat to 

 the ear-lobes, which are of moderate size, and 

 red, though, from mixture with the White-faced 

 variety, the ear-lobes are very often found white. 

 Body rounder, shanks and legs shorter than in 

 the first variety. These fowls are hardy, and will 

 thrive in a confined place, whereas the White- 

 faced require a good run on a dry soil. Spanish 

 fowls have been recommended for keeping in 

 towns, as the smoke and dirt do not aSect their 

 plumage. The Minorca, or fourth variety, is 

 best adapted for that purpose, and they possess 

 capital laying properties. 



"C. MUIEHEAD." 



