Upper left—Part the fluffy feathers on the abdomen below the vent and look for body lice or their eggs, which may be found fixed to the bases of the feathers. The vent should be moist inside and dry outside, clean, and free from discharge, and the surrounding feathers should be unstained. Upper right- The eyes should be large, bright, dry, and clean, as are those of this bird; dull, watering, and sunken eyes are signs of poor health. Lower left Look into the mouth and down the throat; uncleanliness or sores are a warning of future trouble, such as colds or roup. Lower right—Feel the condition of the breast and keel; the breast should be full and solid, and a pullet with a breastbone that feels knife edged should be rejected; a crooked keel indicates a weakness of stamina. [Fraser Niederer photos.

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 81, Issue 3, 15 September 1950, Page 255

Upper left—Part the fluffy feathers on the abdomen below the vent and look for body lice or their eggs, which may be found fixed to the bases of the feathers. The vent should be moist inside and dry outside, clean, and free from discharge, and the surrounding feathers should be unstained. Upper right- The eyes should be large, bright, dry, and clean, as are those of this bird; dull, watering, and sunken eyes are signs of poor health. Lower left Look into the mouth and down the throat; uncleanliness or sores are a warning of future trouble, such as colds or roup. Lower right—Feel the condition of the breast and keel; the breast should be full and solid, and a pullet with a breastbone that feels knife edged should be rejected; a crooked keel indicates a weakness of stamina. [Fraser Niederer photos.