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Black Cochins (fig. 15) are much more easily raised than are either of 
the varieties thus far described. Being of one color, the care bestowed 
in breeding particolored or penciled birds is not necessary, and the time 
may be spent in furthering their general utility in egg production. A 
one-colored bird is the more practical bird for the farmer and market 
poulterer. The Black Cochin is of a rich glossy black plumage through¬ 
out. The White Cochin is pure white in plumage. 
The standard weight of Buff, Partridge, and White Cochin cocks is 
11 pounds; hens, pounds; cockerels, 9 pounds; and pullets, 7 pounds. 
Black Cochins are of the same weight, excepting cocks, which should 
weigh 10J pounds. 
Fig. 15.—Trio of Black Cochins. 
LANGSHANS. 
Langshans are the smallest and most active of the Asiatic class. 
They are practical in more senses than one, and their prolific laying and 
other excellent qualities make them profitable for the farmer and 
market poultryman. They constitute one of the oldest breeds of poul¬ 
try and have always been held in popular esteem. The shape of the 
Langslian is distinct from that of the Brahma or Cochin, and should 
not be confused with either of the last-named breeds. Fig. 10 shows 
the accepted contour of the Langshans, and a comparison with the 
birds in figs. 9 and 11 shows at a glance the characteristics of the Lang- 
shan as compared with the other Asiatics. Langshans have white 
fiesli and dark legs, while the others are yellow-skinned and yellow- 
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