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into the water \vith their feet. They Should be 

 supplied with an abundance of green feed and grit. 



Grain fed to ducks, old or young, should be 

 groimd and mixed with skim milk. Aim to have as 

 many early ducklings as possible, as these will com- 

 mand the highest price. 



Ducks should be ready for market when between 

 nine and ten weeks old, weighing at that time from 

 four to five pounds each. 



Ground Grain 

 and Skin Milk. 



Time to 

 Market. 



130. OUTDOOR BROODER. 



In finishing ducklings for the market it is advis- How to FinUh. 

 able to give one feed each day of celer\- during the 

 last M-eek. This imparts a pleasant flavor to the 

 flesh. 



The indi\'idual farmer must decide whether 

 geese should also be kept. Under certain conditions 

 these may be made profitable, and that would be as 

 a specialty. However, it may be said that, for the 



Geese a 

 Specialty. 



