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ANIMALS 
or moist mashes. Frequently, hard-boiled eggs are mixed 
with the soft food. The first feeds of the soft mash and 
a 
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HEN AND Ducks 
an occasional feed for a 
week or more should 
contain coarse sand or 
small grit. This is not 
only to supply grinding 
substance but also min- 
eral matter. After this 
the ducklings may be 
let out into the yard or 
field. Animal food 
should not now be de- 
nied as it is essential to 
growth; earthworms, insects or meat meal are excellent. 
A good ration for ducks, and one used by many successful 
smaller duck growers, consists of one part of corn meal and two 
Muscovy Ducks 
