TYPES AXD BREEDS OF POULTRY 



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The mature males weigh ^y^, and the females 7^^ pounds. 

 Varieties of this breed differ only in eolor of feathers. 



The Wyandotte originated in America, and is of medium 

 size, with a form very similar to the Plymouth Rock. These 

 two breeds look very much alike when fowls of the same 

 color are compared. The Wyandotte, however, should have 

 an outline of form somewhat shorter and deeper in its lines 

 than the Plymouth Rock. This breed has a rose comb in- 

 stead of a single form, and 

 red ear lobes and wattles. 

 The legs are yellow. 

 Wyandottes are excellent 

 layers, but their eggs are 

 of small size, brown in 

 color. These fowls are 

 valued for broiling and 

 roasting, for their flesh 

 is of fine grain and quality. 

 The mature males have 

 a standard weight of 83^ 

 pounds and the females 

 6}/2 pounds. Wyandottes 

 are extremely popular. 



The Rhode Island Red 

 derives its name from the 

 fact that it originated in 

 the state of Rhode Island. 

 The American Standard of Perfection, in referring to these 

 fowls, states that "their chief characteristics are: red color, 

 oblong shape, compact form, and smooth surface plum- 

 age." This is a medium-sized breed, mature males 

 weighing 8}4, and the females 6}4 pounds. The comb 

 is either single or rose in form, and of medium size. 

 The shank and feet should be yellow or reddish horn in 

 color. This breed has become quite popular on account 



Figiire 218. White Wyandotte cockerel. 

 First prize at Utica, N. Y. Photograph 

 from Poultry Success. 



