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THE PEOPLE'S FARM AND STOCK CYCLOPEDIA. 



they doubtless derive from paddling about in the water, they 

 pick up a great deal of food about such places, and it is the 

 very kind of food that suits them best. 



ROUEN DUCKS. 



The Pekins, Rouens, and Aylesburys are the leading vari- 

 eties of ducks. 



The Pekins (see illustration, page 1103) are pure white, or 

 creamy white, with yellow bills and orange-colored legs and 

 feet. They are easy to raise, hardy, great layers of large, pure, 

 white eggs, and excellent market birds. Full-grown Pekins 



