83 HAMBTJBG FOWL. 



THE BANTAMS. 



Bantams are generally kept more for show and amusement 

 than anything else, although, even as profitable poultry they are 

 not destitute of merit; in proportion to the food they cdnsume, 

 they furnish a fair supply of eggs. As table fowls, the hardy 

 little Game Bantams are excellent, plump, fall chested and 

 meaty. As useful and ornamental pets, I know of no birds that 

 are superior. The Sebright Bantams are the most esteemed by 

 fanciers. The cocks should not weigh more than twenty-seven 

 ounces; hens about twenty-three, but the lighter in weight the 

 more they are appreciated. 



The chicks of the Bantams generally should be hatchedin fine 

 weather, and kept for some time in a cozyjalace. 

 VARIETIES. 



Golden Sebright; Silver Sebright; Game; Rose-combed Black; 

 Rose-combed White; Japanese; Pekin; Booted White; and WMte- 

 crested White Polish. 



GOLDEN 8P AM BLED HAMBURG COCK AND HEN. 



