BREEDS OF THE DOMESTIC. FOWL 353 
2. Classification—In this, coun- 
try 104 varieties of the domestic 
fowl have been recognized and de- 
scribed as standard breeds. These 
have been classified in various 
ways. According to whether they 
are fancy or practical; to their tend- 
ency to produce meat or eggs; to 
‘their tendency to be broody; and 
according to their place of origin. 
Games and bantams are known as 
fancy or ornamental, all the oth- 
ers as practical fowls. 
3. Egg breeds.—Most of the egg 
breeds are originated in the vicin- 
ity of the Mediterranean Sea. 
They are active birds, largely non- 
sitting, and not inclined often to 
enjoy close confinement in yards 
or runs, although they do well 
when so confined. Their prefer- 
ence is for the open fields where 
they have the chance to gather 
their own food. They are most 
at home in the warmer climates, 
but if proper provision is made for 
winter protection they do excel- 
lently, even where the cold is se- 
vere. In case the combs become 
frozen, they will stop laying for a 
time. They are excitable and 
nervous and fly at the least dis- 
turbance. The egg bfeeds most in 
favor are the Leghorns, Minor- 
Ecc BREEDS 
From top down: White 
Leghorn, Minorca, Hamburg, 
Brown Leghorn, 
