Show POINTERS FOR DUCK RAISERS pekin in a great layer but does doe not possess of flesh of the aylesbury Ayle abury the market price for duck feathers Is about half that for goose feathers in a france the term duckling la Is applied to birds hatched the previous season and not tho the present year as in this country in england it Is claimed that while the pekin is not a great layer it has not the fineness of flesh nor the early maturity of the he aylesbury the cay cayuga u ga the only american variety furnishes a meat of fine flavor but on ac account c aunt of its black plumage makes a very unattractive appearance w when hen dressed the french ep epicures epi leares cures greatly appreciate the high quality of the cayuga this Is about the only american product that we are not overly proud of the great secret of fattening duck lings Is to begin early and this can only be attained by keeping the stock duck young in practice it la is not profitable to keep the stock ducks more than two years |