CHARACTERISTICS OF FOWLS 7 



by a variation of the comb, a far greater iiuipber are formed 

 by variations in color. Accordingly, before studying the 



Flo, 2. — Shanks and feet; A. four roi^s :ind smooth shanks; B, five toes and smooth 

 shanks; C, feathers on shanks and toes. 



different breeds, we should gain some idea of the colors and 

 color combinations which are the distinguishing marks of 

 the varieties. 



