Answer.—With good machines, and buildings barely practical, $1,500 (if economically expended) would cover cost, independent of land.
Question 34.—What effect does extremes of heat and cold have upon young ducklings?
Answer.—After they are a week old they will stand much more of either than chicks.
Question 35.—Is the flesh of birds artificially grown, as good as that grown in the natural manner?
Answer.—Just as good. The quality of the flesh depends entirely upon the care and feed given the birds.
Question 36.—How large should the yards be in which the breeding birds are kept?
Answer.—At least one hundred feet long, where the buildings are long, and the width of the pens in which the birds are housed.
Question 37.—Do you think it will pay to grow celery to flavor the flesh of the birds?
Answer.—We have never done so, and parties who have grown celery for that purpose, have discontinued it as being unprofitable in the end, as they were not able to obtain increased prices for their product.
Question 38.—What is the best green food for ducks, old and young?