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The following notes are kindly supplied by Mr. Hugh Dunlop, of Ewell-street, Balmain, N.S.W. 
This gentleman states:— 
''I have kept and bred many varieties of Pure-bred Poultry, but some time during the eighties hearing 
so much about the good qualities of Wyandottes, and the name having an attractive sound, led me to invest 
in some of the Silver variety, which I kept and bred for some years, and being so fully impressed with their 
practical qualities as layers and table fowls determined to obtain fresh blood; fancying the Goldens for 
preference, I ])laced an order for a pair of Goldens in the hands of an old Shipmate, he travelling to and fro 
from Sydney to San Francisco, California : on his return I received the birds, and herewith, as a guidance to 
those who at any time would like to obtain fresh blood, append a copy of the receipt: — 
Mr. R. MiKKLlSON. 
Bought of P. Perrine & Co., 
Breeders, Importers, and Exhibitors of 'I'horoughbred Poultry and Pet Stock, 
Alameda, California. 
I pair Golden Wyandottes ... ^=30.00 
I double Cage ... •■. ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• -"^2.50 
Expenses ... ... ••• ... ■• .. •■• ••■ .50 
•f33-oo 
Freight, approximately, $3.00 per bird .. .f6.oo 
.'?39.oo 
Since receiving this pair I have kept Golden Wyandottes only. It would be difficult for me to add one 
word to what has been so ably written from time to time about these birds, except, to state that after nearly 
ten years' experience, I have found that as an all-round breed to be kept in confinement they are second 
to none. The hens as layers stand out prominently amongst the improved breeds, and are the best of sitters 
and most attentive of mothers. The cocks even when kept in confinement are extremely active and vigorous. 
The Goldens breed very true to feather and type with fewer culls amongst the chickens than any breed I know 
of, and they are powerfully chested and broad of back without being coarse either in bone or flesh, 
which makes them an excellent variety for the table. They are tame and docile in temperament, and 
admirally suited to those who have a small area at their disposal for Poultry, and at the same time for 
the small amount of food they consume, and the trifling attention they require, are a breed of many virtues." 
Schedule for Judgino Wv.wdottes. 
(jEneral Characteristics, 
the cock. 
Head, short and broad; Comb, rose, firm, and well set on the head, full of fine work, or spikes, low and 
square at front, tapering towards the spike, which should follow the curve of the neck ; Ear-lobes and 
Wattles, fair length, fine in texture; Neck, medium length, well arched, and covered with long flowing 
hackle feathers; Breast, full and round, breast bone perfectly straight; Back, broad and short; Saddle, full 
and broad, rising with a nice sweep to the tail ; Tail, well developed and well spread, carried rather upright. 
Sickles, medium in length ; Wings, medium in size, well folded, and carried neatly tucked up ; Fluff, full and 
abundant ;3^^?^i', thighs of medium length, well covered with soft feathers; Shanks, medium in length, strong, 
but fine in bone; Toes, straight, and well spread; Weight, cockerels, 7 lbs., cocks, 9 lbs.; General 
Shape and Carriage, somewhat similar to the Brahma, upright and graceful, and well balanced. 
