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from a dozen young ducks when killed for market. After the 

 tenth or eleventh week they begin to develop many large pin- 

 feathers, which make dressing more laborious. 



In housing ducks there should be 2 square feet of floor space 

 for each duck. Clean straw should be provided, which should 

 cover the entire floor to a depth of 6 or 7 inches. 



Ducks make their nests on the floor by burrowing into the 

 straw. 



The floor must be dry. The roof need not be high. There 

 must be plenty of fresh air, but no drafts. 



A fence 18 inches to 2 feet high with 2-inch mesh will hold 

 the ducks in the yard. 



Do not frighten ducks by moving them by aid of a lantern 

 at night. Laying ducks under these conditions may partially 

 cease to lay. 



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-Convenient nests for the duck house. These are made on the 

 floor. 



Breeding geese may be fed chopped turnips, mangles, fed in 

 mash with cornmeal, wheat bran, and ground oats, the grain 

 being used in equal parts. The mash is always fed wet. 



Geese must also be provided with grit and an abundance of 

 fresh water. 



Breeding geese must not be allowed to become too fat. 



In white geese it is somewhat difficult to differentiate the 

 young goose from the young gander. The voice of the male is 

 more shrill and fine and he is usually larger in body. The 

 female usually has a harsh, coarse voice. 



The goslings need careful attention during the first week. 



