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farmers’ BULLETIN 806. 
In color the Rhode Island Red is a rich, dark red, approaching a 
mahogany. It is desired to have this color as even as possible over 
the entire surface. There is a tendency, however, for the hackle and 
the lower part of the saddle of the male to be lighter in color than 
the back and shoulders. The main tail feathers in both sexes are 
black, and the wings also show some black. In the hackle of the 
female there is also a slight ticking of black. The undercolor of all 
sections should be red, and free from a dark or slaty appearance, 
which is known as smut. 
THE BUCKEYE. 
The Buckeyes are an American breed of comparatively recent 
origin. In type they approach somewhat to the Cornish, being erect 
and broad-breasted. The standard weights are: Cock, 9 pounds; hen, 
(>I pounds ; cockerel, 8 pounds; pullet, 51 pounds. This breed has a 
pea comb, which doubtless comes from the Cornish blood used in 
originating it. The hens lay brown eggs. In color Buckeyes are 
mahogany bay, which is slightly darker on the wing bows of the 
males. The flight and tail feathers often carry black as well. The 
undercolor should be red, except in the back, where a bar of slate is 
desired. 
