Propagation of Aquatic Game Birds (Classic Reprint)

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Excerpt from Propagation of Aquatic Game BirdsIslands are attractive as nesting sites, especially to deep-water ducks, but sometimes because of difficulty or neglect in inspecting them, they become harbors for vermin.Wood ducks and a few other species that naturally nest in holes in trees will use nest boxes. These may be placed on trees or on posts within a few feet of the ground or water, along shore or on islands. Each should have an inside space measuring about a foot in each direction, with an Opening 4 by inches in one side near the top. The roof should be Sloped, projected well beyond the sides, and hinged to permit access to the interior. A cleated walk or slab with bark on it should be provided, leading to the entrance by an easy grade.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.