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THE AMERICAN BREEDS OF POULTRY 



Rhode Island Red Cockerel. Winner o£ first prize at 

 the Madison Square Garden (New York) Show, Janu- 

 ary, 1920. Owned by Prospect Farm, New Jersey. 



The type of this bird has been the subject of more 

 study than any other male in the history of the breed. 

 His type was the basis of an outline of an ideal male 

 prepared for the Rhode Island Red Club of America. 

 This male has a flat, level back and desired length of 

 body, together with a big body of good substance. It is 

 an oblong body like a brick laid on edge, which is ideal. 

 He is neither narrow and thin, nor too long on legs. 



In color, this cockerel was an even shade of rich toned 

 red, one color all over, and very rich in undercolor. 



