. California poultry culture. Poultry. 130 CALIFORNIA POULTRY CULTURE. many strains of White Wyandottes throw that is known as Ught eyes, and a good eye materially helps the appearance of the bird. Disqualification of White Wyandottes: Solid white in ear-lobes; combs other than rose or falling over to one side; or so large as to obstruct the sight; shanks other than yellow in color; any stubs or feathers on shanks or feet or unmistakable. standard White Wyandotte Hen. Ab- indications of feathers having been plucked from same, sence of spike in comb. There are three vital points to be considere
. California poultry culture. Poultry. 130 CALIFORNIA POULTRY CULTURE. many strains of White Wyandottes throw that is known as Ught eyes, and a good eye materially helps the appearance of the bird. Disqualification of White Wyandottes: Solid white in ear-lobes; combs other than rose or falling over to one side; or so large as to obstruct the sight; shanks other than yellow in color; any stubs or feathers on shanks or feet or unmistakable. standard White Wyandotte Hen. Ab- indications of feathers having been plucked from same, sence of spike in comb. There are three vital points to be considered in the breed- ing of White Wyandottes, first to get the proper type which must come largely from the hen, second to get the pure white plumage which must be obtained to a large degree through. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Burbridge, Mabelle A. (Mabelle Antoinette), b. 1872. [Los Angeles? Cal. ]
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