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COMMERCIAL POULTRY RAISING 



Origin of Name. — Why these fowls are called Minorcas is one 

 of the mysteries so common to the history of poultry. The breed 

 was formerly called the Red-Faced Black Spanish, or Portugal 

 fowl. Some persons got the idea that they originally came from 

 the island of Minorca, hence the name. 



Weight. — Minorcas are heavier than Leghorns, and are there- 

 fore more to be recommended as table fowls. The standard 



Fig. 14. — Single Comb Black Minorca. 



weight of the Single Comb Black variety is 9 pounds for cocks, 

 7^ pounds for hens, "jyi. pounds for cockerels and dyi pounds for 

 pullets. The weights for the Whites are one pound lighter. See 

 Fig. 15- 



Popularity. — ^The Minorcas have long been a popular fowl in all 

 sections of the country, and this popularity has been attained 

 solely on the merits of this breed. They are non -sitters and year- 



