94 999 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 



Turkeys, Ducks and Geese. 



QUESTION Which is the largest breed of turkeys? 

 ANSWER The Bronze. 1'he standard weight for cocks is 36 

 Ibs. and for hens 20 Ibs. 



QUESTION Can geese be kept in confinement? 

 ANSWER No. They need a large grassy range. 



QUESTION How can the sexes in geese be distinguished? 

 ANSWER The voice of the female is coarse and the male has 

 a thicker neck and a generally masculine appearance. 



QUESTION Is it necessary to have a pond or stream of water 

 for geese? 



ANSWER They will do much better if it is provided. 



QUESTION How old should geese be before they will pro- 

 duce eggs that will hatch strong, healthy goslings? 

 ANSWER Two years old. 



QUESTION How can the sexes be distinguished in ducks? 



ANSWER The first noticeable feature in young birds is the 

 drake's longer bill, neck arid body and a more upright carriage. 

 When about two months old the duck can be distinguished by her 

 coarse voice. The drake has a finer voice, and with age the curled 

 feathers appear in the tail. 



QUESTION How many eggs ought a pekin duck lay in a year ? 

 ANSWER About 125. 



QUESTION At what age do ducks cease to be profitable as lay- 

 ers and breeders? 



ANSWER From three to four years. 



QUESTION To be successful with ducks, is it necessary to have 

 a pond for them to swim in ? 



ANSWER No. A plentiful supply of clean water in deep drink- 

 ing vessels so that they can immerse their head frequently is all that 

 is needed, 



