1906.] Fowl-Cholera in Germany. 



613 



these the best in point of size is the Minorca cross, but the White 

 Leghorns are hardier and yield rather more vigorous chickens. 

 One great advantage of the Brown Leghorn — Buff Orpington 

 cross is that in the colour of the plumage there is greater 

 uniformity in the chickens than would otherwise be the case 

 A White Leghorn — Plymouth Rock cross is of great value, as 

 both the parents are very hardy and active ; and although the 

 colour of the eggs produced may not be so deep as in some 

 of the crosses already named, yet it is sufficiently so to meet the 

 market demands. 



In the case of a Minorca — Wyandotte or a White Leghorn 

 — Wyandotte cross, the object is to ensure a larger size in the 

 egg, because the Wyandotte, although a prolific layer, produces 

 eggs which are distinctly small, and in crossing it is desirable 

 to remedy this weakness. The cross between the Minorca and 

 the Wyandotte would ensure a much larger egg. 



One great advantage which all breeds producing tinted eggs 

 possess is that they are in general better winter layers than the 

 varieties producing white-shelled eggs, this being perhaps due 

 to the fact that they are usually very good sitters and mothers, 

 and so obtain a rest during the spring and summer months. 



There can be no question that one of the chief points which 

 the egg producers in this country have to keep in view is the 

 increase of the winter output, and if in combination a greater 

 number of tinted eggs can be secured, a double advantage will 

 "be gained. 



With a view to the prevention of fowl-cholera in Prussia, 



regulations exist defining the steps to be taken to prevent 



its extension. The regulations may be 



Regulations summarised as follows : — 

 as to Fowl Cholera TT . L , , c c , u , 



in Germany * Upon the outbreak ot lowl-cnolera the 



owner must at once notify the local authori- 

 ties, isolate his fowls, and either burn the dead and slaughtered 

 birds, or bury them with quicklime to a depth of about 20 in. 

 Upon being notified the local authorities are to transmit one or 

 two dead birds to the official veterinary surgeon for identification 



* Journal, Vol. VIII., p. 53S. 



