ANSWER.--Good markets may be found in all of our large cities, though we think New York and Boston the best. Sometimes, when large shipments produce a glut in the New York markets, the surplus is shipped to Boston, where it may be a cent or two higher. Then in a few days things may be reversed and the exodus be the other way, and as the freight is only one-half cent per pound between the two cities, I have known tons to be shipped at a time. QUESTION 33.--What would a plant cost, with a capacity of 5,000 ducklings, per year? 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? 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? ANSWER.--In the height of the season, ours weigh about 3 pounds to the dozen. QUESTION 44.--Is wet, marshy land suitable for ducks? ANSWER.--Should prefer dry land contiguous to a stream or pond. QUESTION 45.--How many duck eggs should be placed under one hen? ANSWER.--From nine to eleven, depending upon the size of the hen. QUESTION 46.--How long does it require to incubate duck eggs? ANSWER.--Pekin eggs twenty-seven days. Muscovy eggs thirty-two days, same as geese.