THE EGG BREEDS 55 



The Ancona. — The Anconas are similar in form and type 

 to the other egg breeds. Their origin is obscure, but they 

 are supposed to have existed as a common type in Italy. 

 The plumage is dark, spotted with white, which makes them 

 most beautiful birds. They are characterized, also, by a 

 yellow shank, which makes them more desirable than the 

 Minorca when dressed for the table. Externally the An- 



Fia. 38. — The Campines are growing in favor owing to the beautiful white 

 eggs which they lay. The plumage of the male and female is very similar. (Photo 

 by M. R. Jacobus.) 



cona resembles the Leghorn more than the Minorca. It is 

 doubtful whether the Anconas will ever attain any greater 

 popularity than they enjoy to-day. 



The Campine. — The Campine is a breed just coming into 

 prominence. The strong point of these birds is the fine 

 white-shelled egg they produce. They are supposed to have 

 originated from the old Danish Breckel fowl. They are 

 smaller than the White Leghorn, but resemble it in shape. 

 In color they are dark, streaked with very narrow white 



