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POULTHY CULTURE 



The breed was introduced into America about 1847, and in 

 1866 the varieties, Dark Brahma and Light Brahma, were 

 recognized. 



The Dark Brahma was the product of a cross between a 

 Gray Chittagong male and Marsh, or Gray Shanghai or Gray 

 Cochin. This product was sent to Mr. Bailey, of London, 

 England, by Mr. Burnham, of Massachusetts, in 1854, and 



'Fig. 18. — A Light Brahma hen. This breed is used to a great extent in 

 capon and soft broiler production. 



by crosses on the Pea Comb Brahmas the present Dark Brah- 

 ma was developed. 



The Brahmas are used in some parts of the country in the 

 production of soft roasters. 



They are credited with laying a fair quantity of eggs, and 



