This, I believe, should he the standard of the modern Frill- 

 back. What we need is a Frillhack Club to push this variety, 

 and place It where it belongs as one of the most beautiful of the 

 toy varieties. 



Having bred Frillbacks for over 20 years, and being often 

 asked if there are any settled breeding rules, I will give you a 

 few of my own. 



1st. Never mate any except a well frilled cock. The cock 

 throws the frilling properties every time. 



2nd. Don't cross the Dutch with the Austrian. 



3rd. In breeding Bellnecks, breed from those having the 

 darkest wing barring and (he lightest shoulders. 



A Yellow Grizzle Austrian Hen. 



, 4th. Don't cross the colors expecting great results. Bred 

 from ages as this bird has been without regard other than that 

 of frill, colors have got sadly mixed. Almost any color is liable 

 to crop out. 



5th. In breeding grizzles, breed the best grizzles together 

 or cross a solid color onto a white, never onto a grizzle. 



6th. Don't put a clean leg with a grouse or long muffed 

 bird and expect to get that even beautiful muff. 



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