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leave too long or it will be difficult to get them into shape. They 

 should be packed in barrels or clean grocery boxes, with clean paper 

 around to keep out all dust and other things, flies, etc. 



Killing And Dressing Ducks — When finishing ducks that are to be 

 marketed either locally or shipped away, there should always be two 

 tubs or buckets of water, one hot and the other cold. Plunge the 

 duck into the hot water just a minute, then into the cold water; this 

 is called plumping, and it has a decided effect on the appearance of 

 the duck. This plumping must not be done until you are about ready 

 to pack. 



