Matters needing attention for novice ducks

Duck farming has a long history in China, duck farming is actually very simple, but for newcomers in this field, there may be some misunderstandings because of the lack of some experience. So what should novice ducks pay attention to? Let's get to know it with the editor.

1. Selection of duck seedlings

The selection of duck seedlings should follow the principle of four looks, the first to see whether the eyes of duck seedlings can be opened normally, if they are covered with fog, or if they are blinded by something, and their eyes are not shiny, such duck seedlings are unqualified, try not to buy them. Second, to see whether the mouth and limbs of duck seedlings are ruddy and glossy, if it is relatively dry, such seedlings can not be purchased. Three look at the belly button, the high-quality duck seedling belly button is clean; four look at the duck paw, the good duck paw is more moist and very satisfying when standing up.

2. Temperature of nursery room

Ducklings have weak resistance to the external environment, so they need suitable temperature to grow. Ducklings with better physique require a little higher temperature, with a minimum of 32 degrees, while ducklings with weaker physique require a slightly higher temperature, about 36-37 degrees. The temperature can be adjusted reasonably according to the mental state of the ducklings. If there is no feeding and inactivity, it depends on whether the temperature is too low, or whether the prewarming work has not been done well. The humidity of the duck house can be kept at 60%, 65%, and the minimum should not be less than 55%. If you only pay attention to the temperature and do not pay attention to the humidity, it will cause the humidity to rise and fall, and the two are also closely related. When the humidity decreases by 1%, the temperature will drop accordingly.

3. Selection of duck breeding site

Scientific selection of duck farms cannot be ignored for traffic. First of all, we should consider epidemic prevention and isolation to ensure safe production. Small and medium-sized duck farms should be close to traffic roads and far away from poultry farms and slaughterhouses in order to prevent cross-infection of epidemic diseases. at the same time, we should keep a long distance from the residential areas. Considering the large transport volume of products and feed in the duck farm, while considering epidemic prevention and isolation, we should also select plots with good transportation conditions nearby, so as to take into account both epidemic prevention safety and transportation.

Raising ducks in winter

The low temperature in winter is a difficult period for raising ducks, and a little carelessness will cause great losses. therefore, if you want to raise ducks in winter, you should check the situation of the duck house in time to avoid holes and air leakage. as soon as you find it, repair it in time. In order to avoid lower temperature in winter, causing frost damage. Don't take it lightly after repair. if conditions permit, you can put some warm equipment in the duck house, especially the newborn ducklings, and the temperature of drinking water in winter is better, so as not to cause colds and other epidemics in ducks.

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