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FRIZZLED FOWLS. 
Frizzled fowls are the most grotesque members of the poultry family. 
Their name is applied from the peculiar manner in which their feathers 
curve upward and backward at the ends, as if in defiance of nature’s 
laws. This curving is most conspicuous in the hackle and saddle feath¬ 
ers. As these birds vary in color, there is no rule for judging their plu¬ 
mage except that it must have the peculiar upward curve$ any color 
is admissible. The combs may be either double or single. Frizzled 
fowls are reported to be hardy, and very early and good layers. 
Fig. 42.—Long-tailed Japanese Game, or Phoenix, cock. 
YOKOHAMA FOWLS. 
Yokohama fowls (fig. 42) are noted for the great length of the tail 
and hackle feathers. Another variety, said to be superior in these points, 
is called Phoenix fowls. The Fung or Phoenix fowl is one of the myths 
of the Japanese religion, and is often seen in Japanese pictures. It is 
thought the Yokohama fowls are like those in the paintings, hence the 
name Phoenix is applied to the breed. The tails of these fowls average 
about a yard in length, and their colors and general appearance are 
those of the Games. 
(Note. —In view of the numerous applications received by tlie Department of Agri¬ 
culture for eggs and chickens of standard varieties as herein described, the reader 
is informed that these can not be supplied by this Department. Persons desiring 
either birds or eggs are referred to reliable dealers, whose advertisements appear in 
poultry journals and other agricultural publications.) 
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