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POULTRY PRODUCTION 



The Standard Classes, Breeds, and Varieties (Continued). 



Light Brahmas (Asiatic) . 



The Cochins, then called Shanghais, were first imported 

 in 1845 and, like the Brahmas, were less heavily feathered 

 and much more fecund than now. Both of these breeds 

 have been freely used in the formation of our American 

 breeds now enjoying popular favor, and in spite of the 

 general belief to the contrary, their blood in every case 

 predominates over the Mediterranean. 



The Brahmas and Cochins, as described in the present 

 Standard, are the result of selection. That the characters 

 selected for have not been good economic qualities would 

 seem to be witnessed by their waning popularity on the farm. 

 The points most valued have been color and length and 

 heaviness of feather. The selection for color has resulted 

 in the development of varieties when none were needed. 



