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learn to recognize the breeds in each group. This can be 

 done by learning the requirements of body conformation, 

 comb shape, and tail carriage for each of the breeds. This 

 will come by handling the actual specimens, and can be 

 developed only by practice and a careful study of the 

 characteristics of each breed as outlined in more complete 

 treatises on this subject. 



EXERCISES 



1. Reproduce from memory the principal points on the 

 poultry score card. 



2. Name the characteristics of each of the four great groups 

 of chickens. 



3. How does the Asiatic group differ from the Oriental ? 



4. Arrange the four groups in order of size. 



5. Arrange the four groups in order of general appearance. 



HOME PROJECTS 



1. Study the home flock to determine the group or groups to 

 which the chickens belong. 



2. Study the home flock to ascertain characteristics of breed 

 or breeds represented. In making reports give reasons for your 

 decisions. 



