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comparatively high in the female. The comb is V-shaped and com¬ 
paratively large in size. This breed has no crest or beard. The legs 
are long, both in shank and thigh, and are black or slate in color. 
Like the Crevecceur, this breed has four toes and white skin, d he 
plumage in both sexes is black throughout, the undercolor being a 
dull black. 
FAVEROLLES. 
The Faverolles breed originated in France, and while not common 
in the United States it is more often met with than any other of the 
Fig. 31.—Salmon Favorellos female. 
French breeds with the possible exception of the Houdan. It has 
been bred in its native country very largely as a table fowl. In size 
the Faverolles is about the same as the Crevecocur, the standard 
weights being, cock 8 pounds, hen 6£ pounds, cockerel 7 pounds, pullet 
f>.\ pounds. The comb is single and of medium size. This breed has 
no crest, but does have a beard and muffs. It also has five toes, like 
the Houdan. In type the Faverolles is hardly as long in body as the 
other French breeds, but is broad and deep. The breast is broad, 
full, and prominent. The tail is carried moderately high. The legs, 
