11 I^ov., 1918.] 



The Rearing of Ducks. 



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Access to water should be allowed occasionally to breeding ducks if 

 the best fertilizing results are to be obtained. 



Ducks should not be allowed in the water when the weather is very 

 cold or frosty. 



Young Pekin Duck. Weight, 8 lbs. 



All duck eggs should be tested on the seventh day of incubation, and 

 the infertile eggs removed. Xight is the best time for examination. 

 Infertile eggs may be given to the young ducks. 



