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COMMERCIAL POULTRY RAISING 



Cornish. — As layers the Cornish fowls do not rank very high, 

 but they make excellent table poultry. They are frequently 

 crossed with the meat breeds for this purpose, especially for 

 capons. The shape of the Cornish creates the impression of 

 massiveness and great muscular strength, also pugnaciousness. 

 They are stockily built birds, with heavy thighs, legs set far 



Fig. 49. — White Cornish Fowls. 



apart, and a full round breast and broad shoulders. Then, too, 

 they have the characteristic feathering of the Game — closely 

 set, thin hackle and small tails, which gives them a rather fero- 

 cious appearance. The standard weights of the Cornish are 9 

 pounds for cocks, 8 pounds for cockerels, 7 pounds for hens, and 

 6 pounds for pullets. It will be seen from these weights that 

 they are very worthy birds for the table. 



