Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 May 1912 — POULTRY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

POULTRY

NOTED BREED OF CHICKENS Fowl Imported From Europe Few Years Ago, Has Gained Much Prestige Among American Fanciers. After studying all the good breeds I finally decided on the Anconas as coming nearer to' Sheppard’s standard of perfection than any other. This noted breed of chickens, imported from Europe but a few years ago, has gained great prestige among fanciers in America, and yet more has it found a place in the estima-

tion of those w’ho look upon the utilitarian side alone of this beautiful, active and ever alert bird, says a writer in an exchange. Its attractcive color, beautiful form and graceful carriage at once give it a place among the prime favorites of the coop, in the .competitive show, as well as on the table of the preacher, and the crates of the egg producer. I have known pullets to lay an average amount of 259 eggs each jfer year for the entire flock, and this in the cold climate of the northern states. They are active and hardy and without doubt flourish best in close confinement of any known breed. Their eggs hatch the largest per cent, of all breeds, because of their superior hardiness. The chicks run forth from incubator or brooding hens as alert as matured songbirds. Young cockerels often crow at the early age of six weeks. Pullets will frequently lay when 4% months old

when properly cared for. It is my firm belief that on account of their phenomenal growth they will produce more meat by the end of ten weeks after hatching than any other breed of this class, and even some of the larger breeds.

Ancona Cockerel.

Ancona Hen.