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It may be serviceable to point out the features which should be looked for when a fowl is purchased for cooking purposes. Chickens, on account of their age, can hardly be anything else than tender. Capons should have a fat vein beneath the wing, a thick belly and rump, a short and pale comb, and smooth legs. Pullets are at their best in the spring. Cocks should have short spurs, smooth legs, and a short, smooth, bright comb. Hens should be full-breasted and smooth-legged.