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Show Important Suggestions for Raisers of Ducks A prominent eastern duck breeder, who has been in the business for over a quarter of a century," offers the following fol-lowing "Do's" for duck keepers. He considers them more Important than "Don'ts" and for that reason he has listed his points as "Do : "Provide oyster shell or grit material; mate-rial; keep the ducklings dry; keep the feed troughs and water pans clean ; be a sport and accept bad with good luck; be cautious when buying from strangers; be truthful in selling; take an interest in your birds; be careful in handling ducks and eggs; handle ducks by their necks not feet; avoid cross-breeding; ask advice of those who know, when in doubt; and profit by tlteir help and recommendations." He also adds some other suggestions which are particularly timely at this time of year. The first of these Is that the ducklings should not be rushed into water, whether It be as pond or a stream. They should not be allowed in the water until the feathers appear on their breasts at five to six weeks of age. They should also be protected from the hot summer sum-mer sun by a small, cheaply constructed construct-ed shed, if there are no trees in the yards or runs. |