Houdans. 
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Schedule for Judging Houdans. 
A bird, perfect in shape, carriage, colour, and in perfect health and condition, to count zoo points. 
Points to be Deducted for Defects. 
Bad Comb ... ... ... ' ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... lo 
Deficiency in crest or muffling ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 15 
Straw-coloured feathers 10 
Plumage too light, too dark, or very unevenly marked ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 
Want of size 20 
„ ,, symmetry ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... 15 
„ ,, condition ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 20 
100 
Disqualifications. 
Absence of fifth toe, absence of beard, muffling, or crest ; red or brown feathers in plumage, or total 
absence of black and white marking ; yellow or feathered shanks and feet ; crooked breast ; wry tail, or any 
other bodily deformity ; any fraudulent dyeing, dressing or trimming. 
