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middle of saddle, where it takes a more pronounced concave sweep well 
up on tail; saddle, abundant, flowing full over sides, filling well in front 
of tail and covering wing-points. 
Tail: Rather large, full, well spread, carried high enough to continue 
concave sweep of back, filled underneath with curling feathers; sickles, 
short, spreading laterally; coverts, plentiful, but not so long as to cover 
the entire length of lower main tail feathers. 
Breast: Broad, deep, well rounded. 
Body and Fluff: Body, rather long, deep, well rounded at sides. 
Fluff, abundant, smooth in surface, giving specimen a broad but compact 
appearance. 
Legs and Toes: Legs, straight, set well apart; thighs, stout, well 
covered with soft feathers, nicely rounded, free from vulture-like feather- 
ing; shanks, large, stout in bone, of sufficient length to properly balance 
specimen, well covered on outer sides with feathers. Toes, straight, 
stout; outer and middle toes, well feathered. 
SHAPE OF FEMALE. 
Head: Of medium length, broad; crown projecting well over eyes. 
Beak: Stout, well curved. 
Eyes: Large, deep set. 
Comb: Pea, low, firm and even on head; well serrated, the middle row 
higher and more distinctly serrated than the other two. 
Wattles and Ear- Lobes: Wattles, small. Ear-lobes, large. 
Neck: Of moderate length, slightly arched; rather full under throat, 
hens having dewlap between wattles. 
Wings: Small, carried rather high, with lower line nearly horizontal; 
sides, well rounded; fronts, covered by breast feathers; primaries, closely 
folded under secondaries. 
Back: Broad, rather long, flat across shoulders with moderate incline 
to tail, carrying the width well back to tail. 
Tail: Medium length, well spread at base, resembling an inverted 
"V" with wide angle when viewed from rear, carried high enough to con- 
tinue the sweep of back; tail-coverts, two rows, covering a greater part of 
both sides of main tail. 
Breast: Broad, deep, well rounded. 
Body and Fluff: Body, long, deep, well rounded at sides. Fluff, 
abundant, smooth in surface, giving specimen a broad but compact appear- 
ance. 
Legs and Toes: Legs, straight, set well apart; thighs, stout, well 
covered with soft feathers; shanks, of medium length, stout in bone, well 
feathered on outer sides. Toes, straight, stout; outer and middle toes, 
well feathered. 
