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The Australasian Book of Poultry. 
Sherwood Fowls. — This breed is named from the plantnlion of Sherwood, in Virginia, America, where 
they were originated by Mrs. Timberlake, some forty years ago, by a series of systematic crossing of different 
varieties. The groundwork of their composition rests with the White Georgia Game Fowl, crossed with 
Cochins and Light Brahmas. The Sherwood Fowl derives its large frame from the Asiatic, and its full 
breast, juicy flesh, stylish and majestic carriage from the Game. The beak and legs are yellow, the comb 
single and erect, the ear-lobes bright red, and tlie .vhole plumage throughout a lustrous white, very close, and 
hard. The legs are slightly feathered on the outside of the shanks, somewhat similar to the rriodern 
Langshan. The breed is well suited to a severely cold climate. The chicks are extraordinarily hardy, and 
are fit for the table at from twelve to fourteen weeks old, the flesh being excellent. The hens may be 
classed as the best of mothers, being of a gentle and tractable disposition, and are splendid layers of large 
and well-flavoured eggs. The cocks average about lo lbs. in weight, the hens 7 to 8 lbs. As a thoroughly 
high-class utility breed they can be strongly recommended, and promise to occupy a front position as 
general purpose Fowl. 
