PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 



he will undoubtedly choose an Orpington in preference to a 

 nervous Leghorn. If bright colors appeal he will probably 

 overlook the Black Langshan. It is the appeal to the in- 

 dividual that usually determines the breed selected. It would 

 be unwise to select a breed toward which there is any aversion. 

 The question of environment may determine the best breed 

 to be chosen. For a severely cold climate a Light Brahma 

 would have preferences over a Leghorn. A hot climate would 

 not be suited to the Buff Cochin. If the soil is damp and 

 poorly drained and surroundings unfavorable, a breed of great 

 physical stamina would be the best. 



Single comb Rhode Island Red cockerel 



The end sought should have some influence in determining 

 what is the best breed. If market fowls are desired it would 

 be unwise to select the Leghorn, Hamburg, or Andalusian, but 

 a meat breed should be selected. If eggs are the aim, then an 

 egg breed is best. The location with reference to market 

 should be a determining factor. A breed producing white 

 eggs would be indicated for locations near New York City and 

 San Francisco, but near Boston and other localities, the breed 

 of the brown egg would be the best. There is a best breed. 

 How to determine it is not always an easy task. 



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