82 POULTRY PRODUCTION 



nized in this country. Tiie Buffs and Wliites are by far the 

 most popular in America. 



Aside from their averaging a pound heavier in weight, 

 and carrying the white skin and shanl^s so characteristic 

 of Enghsli breeds, tliey are quite similar in economic cjuali- 

 ties to our American breeds. In fact, they have been termed 

 "the English edition of the Ph'mouth Rock." 



Choosing a Breed. — So far as the production of meat and 

 eggs is concerned, it makes very little difference what shaped 

 comb hii'ds carry, (jr even what the variety color or breed 

 type is. The real choice is not between breeds but between 

 classes. If eggs are the product of prime interest a Medi- 

 terranean breed will naturally be chosen. They are great 

 rustlers, capable of keeping out of the way of chicken-eating 

 hogs. They are somewhat difiicult of control under general 

 farm conditions, however, and do not furnish as attractive 

 ;iiid sizable a, carcass as some of the other classes. 



If in addition to securing a good number of eggs a con- 

 venient and attracti\'e source of fresh meat for home use is 

 sought, one of the American or English breeds should prob- 

 ably be chosen. The particular breed and variety chosen 

 should depend upon the producer's preference. He will do 

 best with the fowls he likes best. 



Table XIII. — yHOWiNG the C'o.mi'akison of Production of the Pullets 

 AND Yeahling Fejiales of the American Breeds and White Leghorns 

 AT the Vineland (New Jersey) Latino Contest Exthessed in Pee 

 Cent of Perfect Production. 



