Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15

Many persons engaged in the raising of poultry
either for commercial purposes or the show room
are continually seeking fowl that viii net then
the best returns As result. they are constantly
changing.
There are many persons who. when selecting
bird rarely ever pay any attention as to the con
dtions surrounding their business. with the re-
suit that they invariably pick the particular bird
that is least adapted to their need. Ihs means
that their profit will be greatly decreased.
While this mistake is more often made by the
beginner in the poultry business yet there are
many engaged in the game who have pursued the
wrong course at starting with the result that they
are contemplating a change in their breed
While it is generally accepted that some one
of the breeds known as the egg breeds are more
profitable than some Of the larger bodied birds re-
ferred to the meat breeds yet 1t depends largely
where you are conducting your business. or under
what conditions. as 70 the proper or more protita-
/ bic fowl to adopt,
ed as general purpose fowls which besides being
good layers are also profitable from the standpoint
of meat. Taste too, determines largely Just what
breed one might choose to adopt.
Of all the general purpose fowls, and of which
there are many, desire at this time to speak only
Of the Rhode Island Whites. These take great
pleasure in recommending to those who do not
specially care for the smaller breeds. Of which
there are many.
This particular bird seems to have come into ex-
stance particularly for the hard-to please breeder
and it can be highly recommended to any financier
without fear that its owner will become disap-
pointed either in its laying qualities its for
the table
The Rhode Island White is a sort Of midway
bird. being much larger and heavier than the So
called egg breeds, and yet smaller than the large
meat breeds.
dare saw that there is not a man in the poultry
business, or one interested in any way in poultry
who does not already know the qualities Of the /
beautiful Rhode Island Reds. They are bred most |
extensively throughout this country and are given |
a high place in the ladder of poultry fame.
The Rhode Island White is not as old creation
as her red sister yet it IS none the less lust as fine
V,u1l he e
the Reds. together with beautiful white color
all of which makes them exceptionally desired and
much sought-after birds for general utility pur-
poses.
Like creations in the commercial and mercantile
world. the advent Of any new breed of chickens on
the poultry mart is naturally looked upon with
suspicion and is often Stunned by breeders gen.
srally, notwi lhstandng that they may be highly
profitable and greater producers than their much
amed competitors.
The Rhode Island White is no exception to the
general rule and for several years lay almost dor
nant among the many breeds. However. after q
en- years, during which time this breed has dem 6
nstrated its worth. it is today much sought 4
fter fowl Slowly but surely i is coming 70 the
ront as one of the most profitable of the general
reeds, gaining place which it well deserves.
Now, a word concerning the creation OF this
reed which is attracting such wide spread atten- .
ion in the poultry world The Rhode Island White
the result of crossing a Partridge Cochin female .
nth White Wyandotte male; Fullets from this e
rossng were mated to a Cochin male and the fe- ii
lale progeny Of this mating were crossed witha h
ose Comb White Leghorn male. The result Of =
lis crossing was what is now the Rhode Island
lhite. the bird which for the past few years has
.tracted so much attention.
The Rhode Island Whites are considered one of o
lie best of the new breeds and great things are Of
spected of It. From past performances the birds
fair to not only live up to expectations, but to
r exceed what breeders require from them. E,
There is little or no doubt but that in years to
me this beautiful specimen of fowldom will y
ke its place at the top of the list Of general pur- ii
se or utility fowls And why not? just glance te
r a moment at the blood which goes to make up W
is bird Wyandotte Cochin and Leghorn. all Of "
nich are considered among the best in the fowl
nRdoms. This should plainly show that the new =.
cation cannot help but be SUCCESS. both for 10 -
rs and meat. W
IN the creation Of this breed the producer has e
,luded the blood of some of the very best fowls 10
lm their quality as layers or as meat birds. In
effort to demonstrate the worth of the Rhode
and Whites these birds have been placed into su