DUCKS AND GEESE 



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owing to tlie fact that if there is any considerahlc amount of 

 (h'oppings on the pasture the cattle \\U\ refuse to cat the grass. 

 A few geese at liberty on a farm of any size ilo no notieeahle 

 harm in this regard. 



When they are pastured on swamp land, which they may 

 l>e to the number of fifty to the acre, there shouM always 

 be some high, well-drained land available where the birds 

 can get away from the dampness when they wish. 



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Pair of Toulouse gcesc. 



They must have shade in warm weather or they sull'er 

 from the heat. If allowed the run of the orchard they will 

 consume the wasted and spoiled fruit, making gains that 

 are practically without cost. They should not be turned 

 into a newlx' planted orchard, howe\er, as tliey will injure 

 the tender bark of the young trees. 



