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must be free from shafting or mealy appearance. White and 

 black in the wing feathers is considered a serious defect. 



Buff birds have a tendency to fade with age, thus a good 

 breeder may not be a good show bird so far as plumage goes. 



The Patridge Wyandotte appears to be a mixture of Golden 

 Penciled Hamburg, Golden Wyandotte, and Partridge Cochin. 



Fig. 13.— Buff Wyandotte pullet. 



The Silver Penciled Wyandotte is a mixture of Dark Brahma, 

 Partridge Wyandotte, and Silver Penciled Hamburg. 



The Black Wyandotte, according to Mr. Clements, is a 

 "sport" from the Silver Wyandotte. 



The Columbian Wyandotte was probably the progeny of 

 crosses between the Light Brahma and the White Wyandotte. 



The Columbian Wyandotte is one of the most popular of 

 this breed. 



