The Brahma fowl: a monograph by Wright Lewis 1838-1905

Author:Wright, Lewis, 1838-1905
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Brahma chicken
Publisher: London, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin [etc.]
Published: 1870-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

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DARK BRAHMA HEN

"JUNO" . THE PROPERTY OF M" L VVRiGH'

the pencillings. Some breeders aim at rather large sharp markings, somewhat resembling those of the Hamburgh; while others prefer the pencillings as minute as possible, even so small as to be almost indistinguishable. This last does-not look well, giving a heavy and dull appearance to the plumage; but we like a rather "small pattern" much the best, as it appears not only neater, but more aristocratic and high bred.

Between these all shades of color and marking may occur, and often patches of the different schools will be found in the same bird, arising from sudden crosses between different strains. This we especially dislike: we would never condemn a pullet because bred to another color than what we prefer; but we do like any color or marking, whatever it is, to be-pure and genuine, and a bird distinguished by much broken color or unevenness of marking ought never to win in a good class.

The very shape of the pencillings also varies, being in some strains almost straight across the feather, whilst in others they follow the outline and partake of the character of lacings, one within the other, as on the breast. In. this point too we think a somewhat medium character the best looking, the pencillings being moderately curved, but not to too great a degree. On the breast they are fully curved or laced in all strains. But whatever shape, color, or character the pencilling assumes, precision is of great importance, obscure or irregular markings being very inferior in effect. By the kindness of the publishers of The Practical Poultry-Keeper we are enabled to reproduce drawings of actual feathers taken from

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some very perfect cup birds, which give a good idea of average Brahma pencilling; but considerable variation from this type is quite admissible provided the f)Iumage be uniform, and pure according to its own standard.

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