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FRAGTICAL POULTRY PRODUCTION 



Figure 255. — Interior arrangement of a pigeon loft sliowing nests, nest pans 

 and roosts on the right. 



advisable to place an extra egg or eggs in the nest, as a 

 pair of pigeons can raise only two good squabs at a time. 

 The period of incubation is about 17 days. Squabs are 

 fed by their parents until they are from 3J^ to 43^ weeks 



of age. 



QUESTIONS 



1. What are the six varieties of domestic turkeys as recognized 

 by the American Standard of Perfection? 



2. Which is the most popular variety of turkeys? Describe this 

 variety. 



3. Under what conditions should turkeys be grown? 



4. What are some of the important factors that should be con- 

 sidered when breeding turkeys? 



5. What is the main cause of mortality among young turkeys, or 

 poults? 



6. In what three classes are the breeds of ducks divided? 



7. Describe the Pekin duck. What are "green" ducks? 



8. What are the two varieties of the Muscovy duck? 



9. Name the three varieties of the Indian Runner duck. 



