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prolific layers of large white * eggs, and thrive in close confinement. Standard 
Fig. 89, Pekin Drake. (By courtesy of A. J. Hallock). 
weights are: adult 
drake, 8 Ibs.; young 
drake, 7 Ilbs.; adult 
duck, 7 lbs.; young 
duck, 6 lbs. The body 
of the Pekin duck is 
very long and deep, 
well rounded and full, 
both in breast and in 
the rear. The plum- 
age, which is softer 
and more downy than 
that of other varieties, 
is of a faint creamy 
white surface color, 
with yellow sometimes 
quite strong in the 
under color. The beak 
is deep yellow, and 
according to the Standard should be free from black marks. In adult drakes, 
black streaks and black knobs 
(at the end of the upper man- 
dible), are rarely absent. 
Many breeders affirm that 
the most vigorous drakes 
usually show some dark color 
in the beak. The legs and 
toes should be of a reddish 
orange color. The principal 
faults are an exceedingly timid 
disposition, and the coarse stri- 
dent voice of the female. 
349. Aylesbury Ducks 
resemble the Pekins in a 
general way—they are large 
white ducks,— but have bodies 
more oval shaped; whiter, 
harder plumage; flesh colored 
beaks, and light yellow feet. 
Fig. 90. Pekin Duck. 
* NoTE.— From every large flock of Pekins, some green eggs are gathered. These are 
usually rejected for incubating. The birds producing them are supposed to have a taint 
of foreign blood. 
