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pens are given every comfort and care, Wyan- dottes frequently show
surprising results, defeating other breeds which have had great
reputations for egg production. Under the conditions of the
ordinary home yard, however, they often fall back rapidly. I once
had a flock of White Wyandottes that I kept in a room in the barn.
It was an excellent poultry house in every way except one?the sun
shone in for only part of the day. Although they came from a flock
which had a reputation for egg production they did poorly, and
brought unsatisfactory results. A flock of Reds, later on, under
exactly the same conditions, in the same room, enjoyed life and
made a high egg record. Of course the particular strain of each
breed counts, but Reds in general seem more hardy. The eggs of the
breed are not considered so attractive in shape as those of other
American breeds. Instead of an oval, they form a rather straight
wedge-shape on the narrow end, and seem smaller than they really
are. They are not so large as those of the Rocks or Reds. On the
whole, unless they have conditions to suit their taste, they will
not be likely to give such THti NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRA HY ASTOFt,
LENOX TILDEN FOUNBATIONS good returns in small poultry yards as
Rocks or Reds. LEGHORNS There is much to be said in favor of the
Leghorn, as the most desirable fowl for a small flock, taken the
year through. The Leghorn is very different in many respects from
the breeds just described. It is in the Mediterranean class,
originating in that vicinity, and has several varieties, the White
Leghorns and Brown Leghorns being the only ones found generally in
utility flocks. The White Leghorn has gradually been developed into
a truly remarkable bird, and is rapidly being adopted by poultry
men in all parts of ...
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