BREED FOR DEFINITE END 



17 



the fowl having some basis for mutual exchange — a similarity or 

 congeniality between the keeper and his flock. For this reason 

 I do not care to say offhand that a certain breed is best. I prefer 

 to leave this selection to the individual. The wisdom of this stand 

 will become apparent in the succeeding paragraphs. 



Some prospective poultrymen contemplate a start in the busi- 

 ness with a fixed interest or fondness for a particular variety 

 firmly established in their minds. Others enter the field with a 



Fig. 6. — Light Brahmas. 



definite end, but no particular interest in any one breed. Still 

 others engage in the work without any special interest in any 

 breed or any particular phase of the work, simply a desire to raise 

 chickens. There is yet another class of prospective poultrymen 

 who, being possessed of certain real estate, from which it is im- 

 practicable to move, we will say, should select breeds that are 

 best adapted to their particular localities. 



Have a Definite Aim. — At first glance you may conclude that 



