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Black CayugaThe Black Cayugas are rec- 

 ognized as a distinctively American breed. It is 

 asserted by some that the Cayugas grow as rapidly 

 and mature as early as the Pekins, but those who 

 are extensively engaged in rearing ducks invari- 

 ably choose one of the white breeds. The Cayugas 

 are profitable farm ducks. They thrive well in 



FIG. 87. Rouen duck (one-eighth size). 



rather close confinement, are hardy, gentle, and 

 do not care to wander so far from home as some 

 other breeds. The standard weight -for these is 

 8 pounds for the drake and 7 for the duck. 



Muscovy ducks. These are the largest of any 

 of the breeds mentioned, but, for various rea- 

 sons, are not such profitable farm fowls as others. 

 When compared with the Pekins or Rouens, the 

 Muscovies are not so good layers. They are not 



