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good proportion. One thing that is fouglit against by Carneau 

 breeders is a tendency toward a slender liead. The slvull should 

 round gradually and show no depressions whatsoever. The eye 

 should be large and be located a little to the front of the center 

 line of the head on the side view. A smooth eye cere is desired 

 and should he of nice proportions. The beak is stout and well 

 formed, care being taken to guard against a long narrow beak 

 which shows any stain or blackness. The wattle is smooth 

 and V-shaped and should show no coarseness at all. 

 The Carneau of today is an erect, upright bird and presents 



THKEll) CdOD TYPE RED CARNEAUX 

 Photos from INIarion Martin, El I'aso, Texas. 



a beautiful carriage. The body is a solid one, compactly formed 

 antl is deep. Tlic breast is full, well developed and should be 

 of good proportions. The bird sbotild show almost a straight 

 line from back of head to tip of tail. 



The neck is of good proportions and carried erect. Should be 

 liroad at j miction with slioulders, forming a nice graceful lino 

 where they join. 



The wings should show much strength in proportion to the 

 body of the bird and should be carried close up and over the 

 tail feathers, folding their tips neatly on the tail and slightly 

 in front of the tip of same. The wing butts should fold neatly 

 at junction with breast and not be too conspicuous. The plum- 

 age should be close-fitting in all sections. 



