332 TURKEYS, DUCKS, AND GEESE 



, EXERCISES 



1. In growing turkeys, what are the essential points to be re- 

 membered in the selection of breeding stock? 



2. Why do turkeys do better on the open range than under 

 confinement ? 



3. What are the essential differences between Pekin and 

 Indian Runner ducks? 



4. What are the essential ingredients of the feed for young 

 ducks? Give reason for each ingredient selected. 



5. How does the food for market ducks differ from that for 

 layers ? Why ? 



6. What are the essential differences, if any, in the care and 

 management of ducks and geese? 



HOME PROJECTS 



1. Get permission to produce and market a flock of either 

 turkeys, ducks, or geese. Keep accurate record of cost and 

 returns. 



2. Study the home method of producing either of these classes 

 of poultry and report on how it may be improved. 



