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to the Pekins in popularity. In general appear- 

 ance they closely resemble the Pekins, but may 

 be distinguished by their carriage. The Ayles- 

 burys have the same weight as the Pekins. They 

 have the power of adapting themselves readily 

 to the various conditions under which ducks are 

 reared. They are considered even more hardy 



FIG. 85. White Pekin duck, young (one-ninth size). 



and prolific than the Pekins. Some practical duck 

 raisers sometimes introduce an Aylesbury cross 

 on their Pekin stock to increase vigor and pro- 

 lificacy. For market purposes the white breeds 

 (Pekin and Aylesbury) are preferred to the colored 

 ones, because white young birds present a better 

 appearance when dressed than do those of colored 

 breeds. 



Rouen. The Rouens are especially prized as 



