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and therefore we give the following weights and dimensions of some of those in 

 our possession. 



White Cock.' — Weight, eight ounces ; length from tip of beak to end of tail, 

 thirteen inches and a quarter ; length of leg, five inches and a quarter. This 

 little bird has most admirable carriage, and all the properties of a good white 

 Pouter, even to the dark eye and white beak. 



Blue Hen.— "Weight, seven ounces and a quarter ; length of body, thirteen 

 inches ; length of limb, five inches. 



Silver Hen. — Weight, eight ounces and a quarter ; length, thirteen inches ; 

 length of limb, four inches and three quarters. 



These dimensions are those of mature adult specimens. We have only to remark 

 in conclusion that these birds rear their own young with success, and that they 

 may be made so tame and familiar that they will allow themselves to be taken 

 up by the hand without an attempt to escape. 



