The jungle fowl of India is almost an exact counterpart of the Leghorn so far as shape is concerned, and the resemblance of the two in power of flight is so close that it is no joke.

Red Jungle Fowl of India

In her wild state the ancestor of the modern prize layer produced eggs only during the spring, for the purpose of reproduction. As other times she had too much to do hunting for a living and dodging her natural enemies to think of smashing laying contest records. But when man took her in his keeping and provided her with a ready-made living she began to lay eggs in season and out. Man was delighted, and by breeding after a while concerted her into a veritable egg-making machine.

And now, having followed this sketch of the history of the hen from the original protozoa down to the modern contest winner, it is time for you to feed the chickens. Be sure to give them a balanced ration.

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