. The poultry manual. A complete guide for the breeder and exhibitor . A J- -/v; DARK BRAHMAS. ASIATIC BREEDS OF POULTRY 253 a marvel of artistic skill, and a standing lesson of whatwonderful results have been obtained by the fanciersart. It should, however, be stated that the question isstill an open one. No wild breed of poultry has beenfound which resembles the Brahma or the Cochin, andthey may have had distinct ancestors. THE BRAHMA Sub-vaineties : Light Bralima^ Dark Brahma. The Brahma race of poultry may fitly be termed themonarchs of the poultry world. A glance at thecoloured plate of a
. The poultry manual. A complete guide for the breeder and exhibitor . A J- -/v; DARK BRAHMAS. ASIATIC BREEDS OF POULTRY 253 a marvel of artistic skill, and a standing lesson of whatwonderful results have been obtained by the fanciersart. It should, however, be stated that the question isstill an open one. No wild breed of poultry has beenfound which resembles the Brahma or the Cochin, andthey may have had distinct ancestors. THE BRAHMA Sub-vaineties : Light Bralima^ Dark Brahma. The Brahma race of poultry may fitly be termed themonarchs of the poultry world. A glance at thecoloured plate of a pair of typical Dark Brahmas willillustrate the immense size, lordly bearing, and magnifi-cent plumage of the male bird, and the exquisitepencilling and lovely contour of the hen. A fully-developed adult cock will weigh 12 lb., and some-times a pound or two more, and a hen 10 lb. ormore. They are meant to be a large breed, and sizeshould carry great weight in more senses than one,though it sometimes happens that perfection in mark-ings has a predominance in determi
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