DUCKS. 



The average farmer has all the facilities necessary to raise a large number 

 of ducks and he can make it a profitable source of revenue. It is not necessary 

 that he should have a pond or creek on the place, to be successful in the busi- 

 ness, because many successful breeders have nothing but wells. The only dif- 

 ference that can be noticed between "water" and "upland" ducks is the cleaner, 

 prettier plumage of the former. 



Meat Breeds. Pekin, Aylesbury, Muscovy, Rouen, Buff, Cayuga and 



Swedish. 



Egg Breeds. Indian Runner. 



Ornamental Breeds. Call, Black East India, and the Crested White. 



Weights. 



Common Breeds. Of the above breeds the most prominent are the Pekins, 

 Aylesburys, Muscovys, Rouens and Indian Runners. 



Pekins. The Pekin ducks hold first place as being the most popular 

 breed of all, both to the commercial duck raisers and the general farmer. The 

 Pekins are smaller than the Rouens, Muscovys or Aylesburys but they have 

 long, deep bodies, capable of carrying a large amount of flesh in proportion to 

 their size. They are easy fatteners, rapid growers, and good breeders. Pekin 

 ducks are hardy, fair layers and practically non-sitters. They are especially 

 adapted to the production of flesh. When the ducklings are ten days old, they 

 will thrive under any reasonable conditions and they grow very rapidly, reach- 

 ing a weight of about 10 pounds per pair when 10 weeks old. Pekin ducks are 

 docile and easily confined by low fences. All of these characteristics combined 

 are what have made the Pekins so popular. 



Color Creamy white with orange-colored bills and legs. 



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