RIGHT BREED IN RIGHT PLACE 



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The only distinguishing difference between the single-comb and 

 rose-comb varieties is in the comb. The former has a blade, while 

 the latter has a spike. Rose-comb varieties are preferred by some 

 because there is less danger from frost-bite. 



There is no standard weight given for Leghorns, though the 

 average may be said to be 3>^ pounds for hens, and 4>< pounds 

 for cocks. Pullets and cockerels are a trifle under these weights. 

 Some strains run heavier, which is obtained by introducing 



Fig. 12. — Rose-Comb Buff Leghorn. 



Minorca blood. It is thought that some of the English breeders 

 have crossed a little Wyandotte blood, for their Leghorns are of 

 a much different type. 



Correct Circumstances. — ^The Leghorn, while it is a breed of 

 great merit, should not be confused as the right breed for every 

 man and every place. Put the Leghorn in its proper environment 

 and there is no fowl that will surpass it. On the contrary, if sub- 

 jected to conditions that are not suitable for it, it will be an end- 

 less source of trouble and disappointment. Leghorns are ambi- 



