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COMMERCIAL POULTRY RAISING 



Origin of Name.— Why these fowls are called Minorcas is one 

 of the mysteries so common to the history of poultry. The breed 

 was formerly called the Red-Faced Black Spanish, or Portugal 

 fowl. Some persons got the idea that they originally came from 

 the island of Minorca, hence the name. 



Weight. — Minorcas are heavier than Leghorns, and are there- 

 fore more to be recommended as table fowls. The standard 



Fig. 14. — Single Comb Black Minorca. 



weight of the Single Comb Black variety is 9 pounds for cocks, 

 7>^ pounds for hens, 7^2 pounds for cockerels and Syi pounds for 

 pullets. The weights for the Whites are one pound lighter. See 

 Fig. 15- 



Popularity. — ^The Minorcas have long been a popular fowl in all 

 sections of the country, and this popularity has been attained 

 solely on the merits of this breed. They are non-sitters and year- 



