HAMBURGS. 
The Hamburgs originated in Holland and derived their name from 
the city of Hamburg. They are one of our oldest standard breeds, and 
blood from at least two of the varieties has been used in establishing some 
of our most popular American breeds. They breed remarkably true to 
type, birds at all ages showing symmetrical outlines in striking contrast 
to other Standard fowl. In size they are rather small, and, while classed 
as ornamentals by some, they are remarkable egg producers and have been 
known in some localities as everlasting layers. The eggs of the Hamburg 
are rather small with white shells. Their plumage is close fitting and, in 
markings in the Silver and Golden Spangled and Silver and Golden Pen- 
ciled, rival the pheasant in beauty. The plumage of the Golden Penciled 
female is considered by many to be the handsomest found in any Standard 
fowl. The combs of all varieties are rose, rather large for the size of the 
specimen. The difficulty of securing perfection in the wide range of color 
found in the several varieties, calls forth the greatest skill of the fanciers, 
and they are found in their highest state of perfection in the yards of our 
oldest and best informed breeders. 
SHAPE OF MALE. 
Head: Short, small. 
Beak: Of medium size. 
Eyes: Full. 
Comb: Rose, not so large as to overhang the eyes or beak, square in 
front, firm and even on head, without inclining to either side, uniform on 
sides, top covered with small points, free from hollow in center, terminating 
at rear in a spike which inclines upward very slightly. 
Wattles and Ear-Lobes: Wattles, broad, thin, well rounded, free 
from wrinkles. Ear-lobes, of medium size, flat, round, smooth, even, 
fitting closely to head. 
Neck: Tapering, with full hackle flowing well over shoulders. 
Wings: Large, carried rather low. 
Back: Of medium length, flat at shoulders, straight, gradually slop- 
ing to rear of saddle. 
Tail: Full, well expanded, carried at an angle of forty degrees from 
the horizontal; sickles, well curved; coverts, abundant. 
Breast: Broad, prominent. 
Body and Fluff; Body, round, symmetrical. Fluff, rather short. 
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