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instance, a small variety such as the Leghorn, 

 which requires far different feeding and care than 

 the larger varieties, such as the Orpington or light 

 Brahma. 



In other words, they don't hitch well together 

 and you cannot possibly get the best there is in 

 either by permitting them to run together. One 

 is more nervous and active, while the other is 

 more quiet and less busy. 



What is true of a mixed lot of thoroughbreds is 

 equally true of a lot of scrubs, cross bred mongrels, 

 which is bound to result in having many different 

 shapes, sizes, and colors in the flock. A flock of 

 thoroughbred hens of one variety will lay eggs of 

 a more uniform color, size, and shape, thus increas- 

 ing their market value as a fancy trade product. 



The public, especially that part of the public 

 which is willing to pay a fancy price for good things 

 to eat, demand eggs of a uniform shape and color. 

 Such eggs cannot possibly be obtained from a mixed 

 flock of fowls. 



Thoroughbred poultry, in keeping with all other 

 kinds of live stock, has been bred for years and 

 years with certain definite objects in view. We 

 have breeds which are especially adapted for table 

 use, while others have been bred along the line of 

 egg production only. 



Take the Leghorns, Campines, and Minorcas — > 

 where can we find their equal among the scrub 



