326 Animal Husbandry 
ducing eggs. The abdominal section covered by the fluff is likely 
to be abnormally developed while the egg-producing organs are 
active. Shape and color are considered separately. 
520. Wings. — The wings should be of medium size for the breed 
under consideration. They should be well folded and carried close 
to the body. Note unnaturally shaped wings, also broken or miss- 
ing feathers. Here again, shape and color are considered separately. 
621. Tail. — This is one of the beauty points that requires careful 
attention. The position and carriage of the tail varies according to 
the breed and class. In some breeds it is carried upward and well 
forward, almost over the head, while in others it is carried rather low 
and almost straight backward. Note irregular carriage, also broken 
and missing feathers.’ Shape and color are considered separately. 
522. Legs and toes. — As in the other characters, the legs and 
toes vary in length, shape, and position, according to the breed and 
class. Thus in the egg type the legs are comparatively long and 
slender, while in the meat type they are rather short and thick 
set. In the meat type the thighs, hocks, and shanks are considered 
separately. In most of the breeds, the plumage extends only 
to the hocks, whereas in a few others, it extends to the toes. Shape 
and color are separately considered, and, in scoring, a numerical 
value is given each. 
QUESTIONS 
1. Why is the score-card often used in practical poultry judging? 
Why is it not used in judging other classes of farm animals? 
2. In the score-card for fowls, why is shape and color given a separate 
numerical valuation ? 
3. How does the Standard of Perfection promote uniformity? Would 
it be of advantage to have similar standards for each class of farm animals? 
4. How does the coat of fowls differ from that-of other farm animals? 
What advantage over other animals does this give fowls? How do 
Silkies differ from other fowls? 
5. Why should symmetry be noted before the fowls are handled ? Why 
is it of advantage to have the judge pass upon fowls in their cages rather 
than to have them brought to him seated at a central point ? 
