. The bantam fowl; a description of all standard breeds and varieties of bantams, and of new breeds that are becoming popular .. . THE BANTAM BLACK BREASTED RED GAME BANTAM—MALE. not extend beyond the body, nor should any part of the wingdrop nor extend over the back. The shorter the wings thebetter, and the higher the better, providing they do not lieupon the back. The tail should be short, small, close folded, and slightlyelevated. The tails of both male and female should be formedmuch alike, the male having a few short narrow sickle feath-ers. What is called a whip tail is most desi
. The bantam fowl; a description of all standard breeds and varieties of bantams, and of new breeds that are becoming popular .. . THE BANTAM BLACK BREASTED RED GAME BANTAM—MALE. not extend beyond the body, nor should any part of the wingdrop nor extend over the back. The shorter the wings thebetter, and the higher the better, providing they do not lieupon the back. The tail should be short, small, close folded, and slightlyelevated. The tails of both male and female should be formedmuch alike, the male having a few short narrow sickle feath-ers. What is called a whip tail is most desirable. Thebreast should be neat, round and plump. We do not admirethe flat breast on either Games or Game Bantams, nor do weadvocate over-feeding till the crop becomes extended, whichspoils the birds appearance. They should be fed enough tofill out their breasts to their proper form and not so underfedas to cause the shoulders to look narrow and spoil the wholeappearance. The sides and wings should be round, not fact, the whole formation of the body should be roundand tapering towards the stern; the whole body coming toa point, simil
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