BREEDS OF THE DOMESTIC FOWL 361 
ical appearance. The usual color is black, although steel 
blue occurs, but is not 
common. They weigh 
Nay 
se 
ess 
“Pha six to eight pounds, ac- 
Fa. svi cording to sex. The 
o: We AN py) Ts flesh is white. The Fa- 
* iy sagt Jt “ya | verolle has a topknot 
and a little above the 
beak two small horns 
protrude. They are 
hardy, handsome and 
good layers. Only three 
colors are considered in 
FAVEROLLE 
this country—salmon, light and 
black—although in their native 
district all colors are found. 
They weigh from five to nine 
pounds, according to sex. 
13. Indian—-The two varie- 
ties of this family are the Cor- 
nish and White. They are excel- 
lent market birds, the meat be- 
ing of excellent quality and = wate Lacep Rep Cornisu 
weight. The cocks weigh nine 
pounds and the hens six to seven. 
The shanks are yellow, the tail, breast 
and back are black in males and pen- 
ciled black in hens. This breed bears 
a striking resemblance to the old 
Aseel of Indian origin. 
14. Game.—This family, embracing 
both fighting and exhibition fowls, is 
amor ae of peculiar formation. The Pit Game 
