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HE original idea which led me to publish the first edition of this book was that there was a need for sound practical information upon a subject, which, if properly taken up, would be likely to lead to great results being attained in connection with an industry which would not only provide employment and remuneration for many, but also open up a way for families, both in town, and country, to produce ducks for their own consumption, even where only the smallest accommodation existed. Ducks should form a great part of our bill of fare from April to October. I have endeavoured to show in a simple form how they can be kept both as stock ducks in small places and how the young ones can be reared easily, as ducks grow faster than chickens, and are much less trouble. I have not gone into the treatment of fancy ducks, but have given a description of all the most useful breeds, and how they may be kept under different circumstances; so that readers may judge at once which breed is best suited to their purpose. I have