42. DUCKS AND TURKEYS (PI. IV.). 



DUCKS. 



Ducks are easily raised on the farm. They eat much 

 fcod that other animals will not touch. They can be 



FIG. 143. Pekin ducks. . . 



raised just as well where there is no swimming pond, 

 though they get much food from the pond if they have 

 the chance. 



Ducks are hatched best under a hen. She is also the 

 best mother for them. Ducklings should not be allowed 

 to go into the water for the first ten days. 



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