. Our domestic animals, their habits, intelligence and usefulness;. White Hen feet, whereas in Austria and Germany bare feetprevail. It is one of the heaviest breeds cock weighs about ten pounds, a hen generally lay well; the eggs are yellow,and are of the usual size. Their white flesh ismuch esteemed, and theyare very easy to fatten. The Houdati is the bestknown French breed raisedin the United but good can besaid of it; it has found ad-mirers the world fowls come from theneighborhood of the townof Houdan. They may beclassed among the ne
. Our domestic animals, their habits, intelligence and usefulness;. White Hen feet, whereas in Austria and Germany bare feetprevail. It is one of the heaviest breeds cock weighs about ten pounds, a hen generally lay well; the eggs are yellow,and are of the usual size. Their white flesh ismuch esteemed, and theyare very easy to fatten. The Houdati is the bestknown French breed raisedin the United but good can besaid of it; it has found ad-mirers the world fowls come from theneighborhood of the townof Houdan. They may beclassed among the nestingfowls as well as among thedecorative or luxurybirds. They must be keptfrom dampness. When itrains, for instance, they Till. GALLINACEOUS TRIBES 235. lhc\- have two little horns, which f^ive them acomical appearance. The usual color is black,although sometimes steel blue occurs, but thelatter is rarely seen at shows. The hens ofihis breed are excellent la\ers. The cnck Sii.\i;k-Ii;.) ; I1i:n should not be allowed outside the henhouse,because their enormous toj-jknots retain so muchwater that diseases are sure to result. It is avery handsome fowl, with an alert air, black withwhite points, and its head adorned with a mag-nificent tuft, or topknot. They lay a great manylarge eggs, and furnish excellent roasts, whichare much in demand at hotels and La Flccltc breed, also French, yields ina way to the Houdans. Instead of a topknot
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