PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 



in some localities, but this unwise prejudice will disappear 

 in time because of their real merit as market fowls. Orping- 

 tons have a strong tendency to have feathers on toes and 

 shanks because of their origin. This disqualification must be 

 guarded against. 



The White Orpington is almost as popular as the Buff. 

 It has the same excellent qualities, but the color is white. 



Single ComblBuff Orpington hen, wedge type 

 to round 



Light Brahma 



Of the meat breeds probably the Light Brahma is bred 

 more extensively than any other. It is of Asiatic origin. It 

 has been used to good advantage in forming some of the 

 American breeds. It is a handsome breed, excelling in m'eat 

 production, and is a fair layer. It is noted for vigor and pre- 

 potency, and is docile, and for that reason may be kept easily 

 in confinement. Pullets develop to laying maturity in about 

 ten months. 



Black Langshan 



The Black Langshan is a handsome breed and not uncom- 

 mon on the farm. It is a good layer, the skin and flesh are 

 white. As a table fowl it stands in good repute. It is con- 

 sidered a hardy breed. Like the Brahma it is of Asiatic origin. 



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