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easily tamed, and built their nests on the edges of the pond and raised 
large broods. For many years the Cayuga has been raised in this 
country and has been considered by those who have bred it to be a 
profitable duck to keep. 
Description.—By some raisers the Cayuga is considered to be as 
good as the Pekin for early markets, and the claim is made that it can 
be grown as cheaply. This assertion is not verified by any practical 
demonstration, as these ducks are rarely, if ever, seen on any farm 
Fig. 5.—Pair of Black Cayuga ducks. 
where ducks are raised exclusively. Though raisers generally speak 
of their merits as making them profitable, and place them next to the 
Pekin for early markets, they prefer the latter for exclusive duck rais¬ 
ing where early maturity and plump carcasses are wanted. Their black 
plumage is against them also, and many assign this as the reason why 
they are not more extensively bred. The farmer who desires a good, 
practical duck to raise on his farm in conjunction with other poultry 
will find this a valuable bird to keep. More time can be spent in dress¬ 
ing it for market than is generally given to the dressing of the white- 
