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three to five pounds, depending on sex and development. 
The skin is yellow, the breast prominent, the back of me- 
dium length and breadth. The Minorcas have long bod- 
ies, large combs, single or rose, dark-colored legs and a 
Two VARIETIES OF LEGHORN FowLs 
Single Comb White Leghorns at the left; Rose Comb Buff Leghorns at the right. 
pink flesh skin. The back is long and sloping. This 
breed is more docile than Leghorns, but less able to stand 
severe cold. The Spanish breed is black in color, al- 
though a white variety is propagated. The comb is sin- 
gle. They are good layers, but are not common. They 
suffer in comparison with both Leghorns and Minorcas 
in hardiness. The Andalusians are larger than Leghorns 
and carry a bluish tone in color. They are prized as lay- 
ers, but are not extensively bred. 
9. English—One of the best English meat breeds is 
the Dorking, a bird of massive appearance. The body is 
long, deep, wide and well rounded. Cocks weigh nine 
pounds, hens six to seven. The predominating colors are 
red, brown and buff. A breed known as Red Caps is 
popular in England for the many eggs they lay and the 
superior quality of their meat. They are smaller than 
the Dorking. The comb is rose and very large, This 
