PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES. 



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common in this breed, is nevertheless met with. The 

 feather is all mottled with a brownish cast, and looks like 

 a feather from a poorly bred Brown Leghorn, as there Is 

 no lacing. The only redeeming point is that there is about 

 the right proportion of black and red. A back like this 

 should be cut at least three points. 



Breast. 



In Fig. 47 is shown a group of feathers with defects 

 similar to those in the back, and feather No. 2 would be 

 discounted the same as feather No. 2 in the other group, 

 while feather No. 3 is almost entirely lacking in black. 

 Feather No. 4 doesn't show good black or red, has a faded- 

 out appearance, and should be discounted at least 3 points. 

 Here is one case where we take more from color than is 

 allowed for either black or red, as both colors are defect- 

 ive. Feather No. 5 in this group was taken from near the 

 throat, has a pepper and salt appearance, has about the 

 right amount of black and red, but has no sign of lacing, 

 and should be discounted 21^ points. 



Fig. 4M. 



It is well at this time to call attention to some of the 

 defects In shape of back, as found in the different speci- 

 mens that are placed on exhibition, and give the valuation 

 of same. 



In Fig. No. 49 we have the same defect, only magni- 

 fied. This back is practically level, there being no rise, 

 even at tail, and is quite narrow and long, doesn't show 

 broad enough, and should be discounted 2 points. 



In Fig. No. 48 is shown a back that is too straight and 

 too long for a Wyandotte.' This back resembles very much 

 the general outline of a well-bred Light Brahma, except 

 perhaps it is a trifle too narrow, and on a Wyandotte should 

 be discounted 1% points. 



Figr. 50. 



In Fig. No. 50 we have what is known as a "Cochin 

 back." It is rather heavy in cushion, rises from shoulder 

 to center of back, and then slopes down to tail. While 

 this is somewhat overdrawn, it is a fact we get in our Par- 



