LAWS GOVERNING THE BREEDING 
to same sire; and return cockerel each year 1914 
and 1915 to same dam. 
The line is now so well established that close 
inbreeding is no longer necessary, so in order to 
enhance stamina and to firmly fix it in the line go 
back to 1912 mating for a male to use on one line 
and a male from 19138 mating to use on the other 
line. Always keep accurate account of every 
mating. Henceforth use males from the farthest 
removed in relationship from these lines, and sta- 
mina and type will always continue. 
Right at this point it seems advisable to give a 
few hints as to how to tell stamina in prospective 
breeders. First and all important, never use 
breeders that have ever had any serious ailment or 
sickness, no matter of how good a show quality 
nor how well they might appear afterwards. 
Alertness and activity surely define stamina; full, 
bright eyes, healthy red head and adjuncts, and 
glossy plumage are its accompaniments. A vigor- 
ous male always walks on the tips of his toes, 
wings held poised from body, tail strong and up- 
right; the female is a busybody every waking 
minute. This pair are off the roost before break 
of day and are the last to go in at night. Good 
health simply will not let them keep still. Their 
every appearance tells of the joy of being alive. 
This is stamina, which keeps them almost immune 
from disease and should be the first great law in 
these breeding problems. 
Relative to color, bear this in mind: that 
which is in the original sire and dam which stands 
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