GAMES AND GAME BANTAMS 



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vigor and courage, and were formerly .raised for fighting. They 

 are still raised for this purpose in countries where cock-fighting 

 is permitted. 



The beauty of the Game is unquestioned. It is a tall, slim 

 bird, very erect in carriage, with long legs, and short, close 

 feathering. The carriage of the Game is peculiar to it, and is 

 spoken of as "station." Specimens with the highest "station" 



Fig. 46. — Non-Bearded White Polish. 



are the most desirable. It is customary to remove the comb and 

 wattles of the cocks, a practice that is termed "dubbing." This 

 adds to their sleekness and general fighting trim. 



Games are not without their practical qualities, though they 

 are seldom bred for general farm purposes. They are fair layers, 

 and their flesh is excellent, the meat being fine-grained, tender 

 and juicy. The chicks are said to require considerable care, but 



