AMERICAN POULTRY CULTURE 
become ruined, but they are not popular as market 
birds on account of their white skin, feathered 
shanks and black pinfeathers. ‘They are fairly 
hardy; good layers of brown eggs; sitters; 
combs single and medium in size; shanks and toes 
feathered. Standard weights, cock, 10 pounds; 
cockerel, 8 pounds; hen, 7 pounds; pullet, 6 
pounds. 
THE MEDITERRANEAN CLASS 
This is the only class in the Standard rivaling the 
American class in popularity in this country. 
Their chief excellence lies in the great number of 
eggs they produce, the most prolific breeds in 
existence being in this class. There are five 
Mediterranean breeds—Leghorns, Minorcas, An- 
dalusians, Spanish, and Anconas. ‘They are all 
noted for the size of their combs, their trimly built 
bodies, stately bearing and extreme alertness. 
The Leghorns are characterized by rather small 
size, yellow skin and legs, white ear-lobes, and 
great activity and sprightliness. All 
varieties of the Leghorns are hardy 
and very prolific. It is a rare thing for a well-bred 
Leghorn female to become broody, and they there- 
fore are especially valuable as egg-producers. The 
average flock of Leghorns will produce from 150 
to 200 eggs each per year, while in special instances 
hens have laid more than 250 eggs per year. 
90 
Leghorns 
