Answer.—Green clover, green corn-fodder, rye, oats and clover-rowen cured nicely, with green rye, in winter when ground is bare.
Question 39.—Should Pekin duck eggs be pure white?
Answer.—Yes.
Question 40.—Should a pure bred Pekin have any black feathers?
Answer.—No. The feathers should be a creamy white. Dark feathers are a sign of mongrel stock.
Question 41.—Will rain injure young ducklings?
Answer.—They are as susceptible to rain as chicks up to three weeks of age, but after that, will endure more, and at eight or ten weeks old, will really enjoy a good rain storm.
Question 42.—How large do Pekin ducks grow?
Answer.—We have had drakes to tip the scales at 13 pounds each, though this is somewhat rare. The past season, one of our drakes weighed 9-1/2 pounds, dressed, at 10 weeks old.
Question 43.—What is the weight of Pekin duck eggs?