44 8 POULTRY CULTURE 



all other ducks known in America, though the average is far below 

 the large yields which are frequently reported (two hundred eggs 

 or more per bird per year). They are used to some extent for 

 broiler ducks, dressing very plump and meaty at from 2\ to 3 

 pounds each at six weeks of age. 



Common ornamental ducks. Ornamental ducks include the 

 Crested White Duck and three varieties of small ducks which are 

 all of the same type, though classed in the Standard of Perfection 

 as two breeds, of which one has two varieties. 



The Crested White Duck. As usually found, the Crested White 

 Duck is a medium-sized duck, though the American Standard 

 weights make it the same weight as the Pekin. They are bred 

 only as curiosities. Although white is the only color recognized as 

 standard, other colors occur. The type seems to have been de- 

 veloped in common European ducks centuries ago. 



Call Ducks. Gray and White Call Ducks and Black East India 

 Ducks are of substantially the same size and type. The Gray Call 

 Duck closely resembles the wild Mallard, and the coloration fixed 

 by fanciers is the same as that of the Rouen. The White Call 

 Duck is of the same derivation, and though given another breed 

 name, the Black East India Duck is plainly of the same stock. 



