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for a few hours before feeding it. Clean fresh water should be 

 placed before them three times a day. 



Fig. 108. — Some young ducks, and in the background is a three-compart- 

 ment fattening crate. These crates are so constructed that the lid for the 

 removal of the birds is at the top. 



The greatest demand for geese is usually at Thanksgiving 

 and Christmas. 



Fig. 109. — A tramway to carry feed on n commercial duck plant. 



The house for geese should possess 10 square feet floor space 

 per bird. 



