142 BREEDS. 



I have found that, if cooped up, the chickens 

 having egress between the wires, the hens will both 

 lay and tend them ; and as they are chiefly de- 

 pendent on her protection during the night, this 

 is a more natural, and therefore preferable plan, 

 to putting the little things by themselves, (even 

 with the protection of a glass house), until turned 

 out into free ranges. 



This variety is very hardy, and may be 

 kept in a smaller space than almost any other ; 

 cockerels, however, must have ample range, if 

 intended to become superior specimens. It is 

 remarkably free from liability to any disease, if 

 well provided with green food; this is indis- 

 pensable. 



I consider the Cochin a most beautiful bird, 

 and capable of comparison with the most grace- 

 fal and high-coloured of our poultry; its ex- 

 q^uisite feathering, and lovely tints, from the pakst 

 buflf to deep orange, make this bird peculiarly the 

 lady's own. 



All must appreciate its massive huild, small 

 head, rich, fuU fiacMe, and majestic carriage; true 

 types of the high-caste Cochin. 



