. Standard-bred Orpingtons, black, buff and white, their practical qualities; the standard requirements; how to judge them; how to mate and breed for best results, with a chapter on new non-standard varieties. Orpington chicken. niNNER ;N, NE:VYYoRK,19o9-191o. BRED "v. OWNED BY PoXHURST FARM ; Buff Cochin, may have been employed with Langshan males. Mr. Partington describes this type of the breed as follows: 'Black Orpingtons are really a very useful breed of birds. They are very handsome, good layers, and one of the best for table use. They a
. Standard-bred Orpingtons, black, buff and white, their practical qualities; the standard requirements; how to judge them; how to mate and breed for best results, with a chapter on new non-standard varieties. Orpington chicken. niNNER ;N, NE:VYYoRK,19o9-191o. BRED "v. OWNED BY PoXHURST FARM ; Buff Cochin, may have been employed with Langshan males. Mr. Partington describes this type of the breed as follows: 'Black Orpingtons are really a very useful breed of birds. They are very handsome, good layers, and one of the best for table use. They always look well all the year 'round, as they never lose their color. They will do well in either small or open runs, being a very hardy bird; but they will not stand heavy feeding. 'The color of the cock should be a rich green black; beak either black or dark horn with a dark eye. He should have a firm straight comb, not over large. The back should not be too long, and tail not too large; legs not long, the thigh just showing; weight 9 lbs. to 11 lbs. The color of the hen. '-SkTf â -»->*«, ;:..,^-,..-,. I L£ WINNEfToFPIRST MADI50M ,19'='8-09- BRED AND OWNED BY f-qxnURST K°<:\iX°^n.\J&-l\ â â . ^j, j-JKjae.»^«iaaabaife is the same, and similar remarks apply as to her back, tail and legs; her weight should be 7 lbs. to 10 lbs.' Breeding Black Orpingtons "Color should be bred for as in the Langshan, but the crimson between the toes is not required. Particular at- tention should be given to preserving the correct shape, with a broad and deep breast, the whole body looking massive and solid, and set rather low. Excessive fluff should be avoided, as tending to decrease laying, and being often accompanied by thicker skin; too small combs, also, are apt to be signs of diminished egg production. We have seen one or two specimens distinctly keeled, almost like some exhibition ducks, and this ought certainly to
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