Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1907 — Dicta For Duck Raisers. [ARTICLE]

Dicta For Duck Raisers.

Ducks are much easier raised than chickens. They are not retarded In growth by the many diseases the chicks must contend with. The best remedy for duck ailments Is plenty of sliced raw onion in the mash, and a dry, soft bed. When you desire ducks for egg production have four to five ducks with an unrelated drake. Two ducks and one drake produce toe large a percentage of drakes.

“Do not let the ducks run with fowls. Disease is sure to visit the chickens that are allowed to drink from the vessel the ducks have paddled in. Always catch a duck by the neck; too often their legs are broken by being caught by them.