Productive farming . 2 and 193), Wyandottes (Fig. 194), Javas, Dominiques,Rhode Island Reds, and Buckeyes. The Orpingtons fromEngland and the Houdons from France are also included inthis group. General-purpose breeds are medium in weightand they vary a great deal as to their egg and meat-produc-ing qualities. They mature much younger than the meatbreeds, but not so early as the egg breeds. They are goodsitters and mothers. POULTRY MANAGEMENT 287 Ornamental Breeds.—These are used for show purposes,and include the Bantams, Games (except Indian Games),PoHsh, Frizzles, Silkies, and other less comm
Productive farming . 2 and 193), Wyandottes (Fig. 194), Javas, Dominiques,Rhode Island Reds, and Buckeyes. The Orpingtons fromEngland and the Houdons from France are also included inthis group. General-purpose breeds are medium in weightand they vary a great deal as to their egg and meat-produc-ing qualities. They mature much younger than the meatbreeds, but not so early as the egg breeds. They are goodsitters and mothers. POULTRY MANAGEMENT 287 Ornamental Breeds.—These are used for show purposes,and include the Bantams, Games (except Indian Games),PoHsh, Frizzles, Silkies, and other less common classes. TheHoudons are sometimes considered as ornamentals becauseof their large crests. All breeds of poultry, regardless ofclass, are bred quite commonly for show purposes. What Variety to Keep.—It is very important to keepvarieties best suited to the purposes desired. For largenumbers of eggs poultrj^men use the egg breeds, and usethem while young. The first year is their best egg-laying Fig 193. Fia. Fig. 193.—^White PIjTnouth Kock hen, a general-purpose 194.—Prize-winning white Wyandotte hen. year. For table use, keep the meat breeds. Within thevarieties there are certain strains or families which are betterthan others because they have been selected with referenceto a special purpose. Exercise.—Study of Varieties.—Let the pupils whohave seen pure-bred chickens describe them to the some are now keeping any of the pure breeds, have themweigh some of them and report weights to the class. Com-pare these with the standard weights given in the UnitedStates Farmers Bulletin 51. 288 PRODUCTIVE FARlVnNG Housing.—Chickens should have special places made forthem to roost and to lay eggs. It is very bad practice toallow them to use buildings and places intended for otherpurposes.
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