STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE. 
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those of the cock when placed on exhibition: — Feet, broad, 
flat and thin — toes, lono^, straight and spreading, and well fur- 
nished with strong nails, the hind-toes set low on the feet, 
standing well backwards — not duck-footed. 
Hardness of Feather: Body-feathers, close, short, hard 
and firm — quills, very hard and strong. 
Carriage : Neat, upright, quick and active. 
POINTS IN BLACK-BREASTED RED GAMES. 
Symmetry, . . . . . .10 
Condition, ...... 6 
Station, . . . . . . .12 
Color, 12 
Head, . . . . . . . 8 
Comb, Wattles and Ear-lobes, . . . . 4 
Eyes, 5 
Neck, . . . . . . .4 
Back, ....... 5 
Breast and Body, . . . . . .6 
Wings, ....... 4 
Tail, .7 
Legs, . . . . . • . 6 
Feet, .... ... 6 
Hardness of Feather, ..... 5 
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