Matters needing attention in raising ducks in winter

Raising ducks scientifically in winter can reduce the occurrence of infectious diseases, poisoning and accidents. Raising ducks in enclosures should provide sufficient and perfect nutrients, especially those necessary for the growth of bones and feathers. The feed formula for breeding ducks should be formulated according to the law of growth and development, and appropriate restrictions should be taken according to different breeds and feeding purposes, the proportion of green and roughage should be increased, and an appropriate amount of animal feed should be added to promote feed digestion and absorption.

During the breeding period, each duck needs about 3 kg of formula feed, which is fed 6 times a day and night, and the interval of each feeding is as equal as possible. Concentrate is often fed with powder mixed with wet feed, and clean drinking water is guaranteed continuously. When raising in enclosure, we should pay attention to control the reasonable density according to the season and the individual size of breeding ducks. In addition, should pay attention to the appropriate strengthening of exercise, in order to promote bone, muscle growth, prevent overweight, must strengthen the physique. The method is to do circle exercise in the enclosure regularly every day, 23 minutes each time, 4 times a day, or in or near the enclosure sports ground. During the breeding period, the light should be guaranteed for 3 hours a day, and the weak light should always be maintained at night, with an intensity of 3 Wm. In case of a power outage, candlelight should be replenished in time.