How to raise ducklings

Ducks are raised all over the country, and the nutritional value of duck is higher than that of chicken, so the price of duck is a little more expensive in the market. We have all eaten duck, which is very delicious, but how to raise ducks? In particular, how to raise ducklings will be easier to survive? The editor will introduce the breeding methods of ducklings to you today.

1. Duck house preparation

The duckling's physique is very weak, so the needs of ducks need to be strictly considered in the process of preparing the duck house. In order to make full use of the space, we generally adopt the method of three-dimensional box feeding and cage raising. The duck house should have adequate light, good drainage and good ventilation, and then lay a layer of cushion for warmth in the duck house. For example, the warm effect of plastic foam is very good and can be used as a cushion.

2. Duck seedling selection

The survival rate of ducklings has a lot to do with the choice of duck seedlings. So how to choose duck seedlings? In a relatively simple way, we can observe whether the hair of duck seedlings is smooth and soft, whether their feet are moist, whether they stand forcefully, how they look for food, and whether their eyes are alive. Then the relatively robust duck seedlings without diseases and insect pests are selected in the middle to be raised.

3. Temperature management

The duckling just bought is very afraid of the cold, and the temperature requirement is relatively high. In general, the temperature of the duck house should be controlled at about 30 degrees, and the light time every day is relatively long, with at least 12 hours of light, so fluorescent lamps can be used for lighting, and at the same time can have a warm effect. When the duckling grows up slowly, then the temperature of the duck house can slowly drop until it returns to normal temperature.

4. Feed feeding

Ducklings should be kept more carefully. They can eat omnivorous foods. Each feeding is usually a special feed for ducklings, and then mixed with some vegetable leaves in the middle, so that the ducklings will be healthier and will not be picky. Ducklings don't eat much each time, but they are easy to digest, so they don't need to be fed too much each time. They should be fed at least five or six times a day. The last thing to pay attention to is to ensure that there is adequate drinking water and that the water quality is clean and pollution-free.

5. Stocking method

After feeding the ducklings for a period of time, if the weather clears up, you can put the ducklings outside on the lawn or orchard for stocking. This can exercise the feeding ability of ducklings, and at the same time promote the digestion and physique of ducks. The stocking of ducklings is also required. In spring and autumn, it is generally appropriate to release ducklings in the afternoon, while in summer, they are generally released early or after the temperature drops in the afternoon, and only when the weather is fine and the temperature is high in winter.

6. Sanitary cleaning

The eating and drinking of ducklings are basically solved in the duck house, so the hygiene of the duck house is relatively dirty, and it is also easy to get wet, which has a great impact on the growth of ducklings. What we need to do is to change the bedding material regularly and clean up the duck house. The bedding material should be replaced every three days or so. In addition, the food trough and sink should also be cleaned to ensure hygiene to prevent the entry of diseases and insect pests.

The above is what the editor introduced to you today, all about how to raise ducklings. In fact, duck breeding is relatively simple, but in the duckling stage of breeding needs to be very careful, if anything is not dealt with in place, then the loss is also relatively large. If you have any questions about raising ducks, remember to leave a message for the editor.