Strawbridge & Clothier's quarterly . ry best forthe purpose. It is my favorite fowl becauseit combines the qualities of large and smallbreeds. The Plymouth Rock is an Ameri-can-bred chicken ; it is a first-class layer,and matures early. Its yellow skin is anadvantage to them when offered for sale inthe markets. John says, its plain to seethat my mothers grandmother came overin the Mayflower; but I say nothing to hisinsinuations. My light Brahmas I raise for broilers; andif you would like to know how toothsome theyare, ask John. He says, its no wonder themissionary has such a time to induce the
Strawbridge & Clothier's quarterly . ry best forthe purpose. It is my favorite fowl becauseit combines the qualities of large and smallbreeds. The Plymouth Rock is an Ameri-can-bred chicken ; it is a first-class layer,and matures early. Its yellow skin is anadvantage to them when offered for sale inthe markets. John says, its plain to seethat my mothers grandmother came overin the Mayflower; but I say nothing to hisinsinuations. My light Brahmas I raise for broilers; andif you would like to know how toothsome theyare, ask John. He says, its no wonder themissionary has such a time to induce theAsiatic to give up Brahma; he is the best variety of large fowls; itfattens easily, grows rapidly, and is a fairly-good layer. They do not fly; and they aregood mothers—excellent qualities in chick-ens. But I must not withhold the fact thatthey are liable to contract disease whenyoung. The partridge Cochin is another goodbroiler, that can be fattened easily, and thatmatures early. It is not liable to disease, Fig. PLYMOUTH ROCK HEN. 26 STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIERS QUARTERLY. nor is its plumage easily soiled; but it is anindifferent layer. The partridge Cochin is Fig. II.
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