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cation, without access to more water than an ordinary drinkin 

 trough will afford, still in their natural state they live upon th 

 water, and under domestication will seek water if in reach. 



The five principal varieties of thoroughbred ducks are the Pekin, 

 Aylesbury, Rouen, Cayuga and Muscovy, each of which has its advo- 

 cates among breeders. 



PEKIN DUCKS. 



Of these the Pekin is the largest and most showy, is a voracious 

 feeder and when well fattened makes a fine table fowl. 



The voraciousness of these birds is an objection to -them unless 

 they are grown on the farm where there is much waste from the 

 grain fed to stock. 



The Pekin is the largest variety of ducks, plumage pure white, 

 beak and legs bright yellow. The profit in breeding them depends 

 upon the cost of the food furnished them. If it must be purchased 

 there will be little if any profit in breeding them. 



THE AYLESBURY 



Is a favorite variety with many breeders and is a very valuable 

 bird. They too are voracious feeders but consume so much that 

 chickens will not, that they can be largely supported on waste. 



