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skin and legs are preferred, preferably white feathers, and must 

 be forced-fed, making quick growth, thus tender flesh. 



The American housewife demands a bird with butter colored 

 shanks and skin which denotes an abundance of fat. This 

 rich yellow is especially found in the Wyandotte, Rocks, and 

 Reds. 



Fig. 122. — Showing two groups of broilers, six months old: a, Half-finished; 

 h, properly finished. 



The general utility or American breeds, as the Barred Ply- 

 mouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, and Wyandotte, as well as 

 some of the English breeds, as the Orpington, are best adapted 

 to broiler production. 



The progeny from these breeds, if of proper vitaUty and 

 vigor and are properly cared for and fed, should weigh IJ^ 

 pounds at twelve weeks old. 



