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slight elevation where the tail springs out of same and uplifts 

 to the angle I have previously mentioned. 



As compared with other breeds having wing butts covered 

 with breast feathers this breed differs somewhat, the idea being 

 to gain an appearance of strength and weight by having the 

 wing butts show clearly at front though the wings should be 

 carried close up to the Ijody. In keeping with the short com- 



BLUE HUNGARIAN HEN 

 Photo from Harry C, Weber. Hagerstown, Md, 



pact body we very naturally And short wings on tills breed. 



The legs and toes have good length and size and should 

 never be feathered below the hock joint. 



REDS: In the red variety we have a bird whose plumage 

 shows a deep, even shade of red with the usual tape marking 

 of white making a very beautiful contrast. This tape marking 

 is invariably well defined. In the first part of this chapter I 



