The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 74
The Non-sitting Breeds
The Non-sitting Breeds.
Rather small sized as a class, but have the egg-producing qualities very strong, and do not become broody.
Leghorn.—Small, very hardy, and a good winter and summer layer Large egg.
Minorca and Andalusian.—Not so small as Leghorn, hardy, good lam but seldom lays in winter unless well sheltered. Very large egg.
Houdan.—Fair size, very hardy, good table-bird, fairly good layed Large egg.
Hamburg.—Very small. Hard to rear in confinement. Good layer but lays in summer only. Small egg.