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prey to vermin, and much subject to colds if the birds are allowed 

 to run in the wet. No standard weights are given for Polish. 

 They are medium-size birds, about that of Leghorns. 



The Sultans, as the name implies, are from Turkey, and might 

 with propriety be classed with the Polish, except the former have 

 additional peculiarities. Sultans, in fact, possess about every 

 peculiarity possible for a fowl of its size. A compact crest sur- 

 mounts the head, more profuse even than the Polish, and they 

 are full bearded. For a comb they have two small spikes, re- 



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Fig. 45. — Bearded Golden Polish. 



minding one of horns; their legs are feathered and booted, their 

 hocks are vultured, and they possess a fifth, or supernumerary 

 toe. They have an abundant neck hackle and a large tail, which 

 is erect and contains many flowing sickles. The color of the 

 plumage is pure white throughout. They seem to thrive well, 

 but are too small for practical purposes. 



The Oame is one of the most interesting of the ornamental 

 breeds, and perhaps the most widely bred. It is noted for its 



