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Black. See Fig. 27. The Buffs are the most widely bred; they 

 are, indeed, beautiful birds, and have a color that is golden 

 throughout in both sexes. They have the purest buff color of 

 any of the buff breeds of poultry, and have been used quite exten- 

 sively in improving this color in other breeds. They are bred with 

 loose feathers, so that the general effect is that of a ball of feathers. 

 The shank feathering is more profuse than the Brahmas. And 

 unlike the Brahmas, the Cochins have a small, single comb. In 



Fig. 28. — Partridge Cochins. 



disposition it might be said without fear of controversy the Co- 

 chins are the least restive of all fowls. They have a quiet, sluggish 

 nature, and are the most determined sitters. They stand confine- 

 ment well, and may be restrained within a three-foot fence. 



The Partridge Cochin is a beautiful bird, but like all penciled 

 varieties, it is difficult to breed true to color. See Fig. 28. The 

 plumage arrangement of the Partridge Cochin is not unlike the 

 Dark Brahma, except the colors are red and brown instead of 



