GENERAL UTILITY BREEDS 



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Feeding. — These birds are all heavy eaters, partly because 

 of their relatively large size, partly because of their active 

 disposition, and the fact that they take considerable exer- 

 cise. On the other hand they are also heavy producers of 

 meat and eggs. The cost of the feed can be materially cut 

 down by allowing them plenty of green grass range. 



Fig. 48. — The body shape of the general purpose breeds resembles an inverted 

 derby hat, long, rather deep, with full curves. 



Production. — For dual purpose production probably no 

 birds are superior to general utility groups. They produce 

 a goodly number of eggs; on the average, from one hundred 

 and twenty to one hundred and fifty in a year can be expected, 

 and the yield is good in winter, which is the season of high 



