382 FARM ANIMALS 
comparatively unknown. 
it a world-wide reputation. 
Its fine merits have made for 
It is one of the most fer- 
tile of ducks, selected strains laying as many eggs as the 
best laying strains of 
hens. It is also very 
good, though small, for 
the table, its flesh being 
extremely delicate. It is 
very active and can fly 
far. These birds have no 
absolute need of water; 
they prefer to roam the 
pastures and grain fields 
in search of worms, in- 
sects and grain. For the 
reasons mentioned this 
INDIAN RUNNER Ducks 
race is fast becoming the most popular and most exten- 
sively farm-raised duck. 
7. Marketing ducks.—Ducks may be kept for layers, or 
meat, or a combination of the two. As such they are 
a side issue and no rule is followed as to the best time 
Raisinc MARKET Ducks ON A LARGE SCALE 
A plan where fattening ducks is carried on extensively. Here thousands are an- 
nually raised and sent to market. : 
