Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-13

ments, and establish our standard on the
basis of the best, typical, symmetrical
specimens in existence
Using the Measurements.
need not dwell on the Importance of
the relation of these body parts to each
other or to the brain, lungs. heart, di-
gestive system and breeding organs, or
of the value of this system in studying
the utility problems of meat type. laying
type, etc.
The objection may be raised by the
Snowman or Judge that it is too much
trouble and would require too much time
to take all these measurements in iudg-
ing large classes at an exhibition. An
swering this objection / would say that
specimens need only be measured when
the judge is in doubt or when his awards
are challenged Then the measuring tape
and the calipers will quickly determine
which of the competing birds comes near
est TO the standard measurements.
Furthermore. the fancfer and even the
amateur will be able 10 make the meas
urements of his selected birds and ascer-
tain which come the closest to perfection
according to standard measurements. =
Again, it will bring the utility and fancy
breeders nearer together, because While
the plumage will stil be very Important.
part of the standard, shape will receive
full consideration and size will be en-
phasized with definite regard for sym
metry. The proportional relation of the
body parts to each other and TO per
Torrance or production will be fixed Sc
lection and mating viii be on more
definite basis and easier of accomplish
ment than heretofore Young poultrynen
will be encouraged u engage in breeding
the best birds and poultry breeding will
become more progressive along natural
and scientific lines.
| have already secured measurements
of fine fowls of several breeds, but not
in sufficient numbers to strike an aver
age and state a standard | will append
to this article a list of measurements
which l suggest for trial | cordially in
vite pouItrymen to measure their best
birds according to this system and report
results TO me. l will carefully consider
the data thus collected, calculate aver
ages and report. ! shall welcome laying
records of the females and of the mothers
of the male birds measured. ANY add-
tional measurements may he made and all
suggestions Wills he candidly considered
and, credit given
Any breeders of pure bred varieties who
wish for blanks for recording measure
ments should write me at Bookings, s.
Oak
The following is the form which I Ssug-
gest for liking measurements
Measurements of Best Birds.
Let an assistant hold the fowl gently
but firmly
Measure with carpenters calipers. or
lacking these. use tape measure
Let the measurements be straight lines.
Breed or Variety Observation-Disclosures.
Male. Name or No ........... ...........
Female Name or No ..s................
owner .... ...........4....,.,.... :.....4
Measure IN inches and eighths of an
inch the following:
Width Of skull az widest part
2 Length OF breast bone.
3 Width Of breast at shoulder bones
(outsidel
4 Width Of hips, distance across tout
side moasuremenD.
;. Distance from back bone to breast
bone at widest part This is the YER
tics distance through the bodN. If YOU
have not the calipers day the bird on its
side on a board. stick long hatpin down
vertically past he back bone and another
down past the breast bone into the board,
take the birds away and measure the dis
lance between the pins
g. Lengths OF wing bones measuring
from outside of joints.
(al Shoulder 10 elbow
OBJ Elbow to first joint
tcl First joint to tip
7 Lengths Of TWO leg bones. measuring
from outside of joints
fa1 Hin 10 hook