GLOSSARY OF BREEDER'S SPECIAL 

 TERMS 



Admitted: accepted by the American Poultry Association as 

 having conformed to its requirements, and placed in its 

 Standard. 



American : a class containing certain breeds originating in 

 America (all general-purpose birds). 



Beard : a tuft of feathers on throat or breast. In turkeys a 

 tuft of hairs on the breast of males. 



Bird : any domestic fowl. 



Brassy : showing yellowish tinge on white plumage. 



Breed: a distinct group of fowls which perpetuates its own 

 special characteristics. " Shape makes the breed " is a 

 common fancier's maxim. Breeds include " varieties." 



Brood: any lot of young fowls hatched or brooded together. 



Carriage : the attitude of a bird, in standing or moving. The 

 way of holding wings, tail, and head and the balance of 

 the bird help to make up carriage. 



Class : in the " Standard " sense, a group comprising certain 

 breeds, placed together because of origin, likeness in some 

 traits, etc. The Standard of Perfection groups breeds 

 into fourteen classes. 



Cock : a male bird one year old or older. 



Cockerel : a male bird not yet one year old. 



Colony House : A detached house, carrying only a few birds, 

 used without yards. 



Condition : the state of the fowl as to {a) health ; {b) plump- 

 ness ; (f) plumage. 



Conditioning : giving especial care to put into the best condi- 

 tion, especially for showing. 



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