First why would it be a good option to keep ducks then the other types
of livestock? A lot of livestock farmers have now realized that it much
more profitable to keep ducks it is to raise chickens or any type of
other animal. The main reason for this is that ducks cost less to manage
compared to chickens and at the same time can endure very hot and cold
temperature. And not putting aside that their eggs taste a much better
then poultry eggs.
Since ducks can withstand extreme weather there is no need to spend a
lot in building them shelter. Just a simple shelter that is dry is all
that is required. Ducks eat lots of other food when compared to chickens
and are more resistant to diseases as well. Ducks also grow and mature
faster then chickens (4 months). The Pekin breed is known to be the most
profitable since it provides good quality/quantity of meat.
The United States is known to raise over 20 million ducks per year.
These kind of numbers are spread across those raised for eggs and meat
but keeping for meat with a top percentage. The reason why most farmers
raise ducks for meat is because it costs more to keep ducks for egg
production. Egg laying feeds cost far more when compared to chickens.
When building houses for ducks simple wood and bamboo may be used thus
reducing the costs. But it is vital that the housing be kept dry so that
viruses do not grow in the house and affect your ducks. One way of
doing this, corn cobs and peanut hulls may be spread on the ground. This
shelter may be constructed next to a stream or swimming pool in order
that the birds go into the water to cool themselves and exercise.
If you would want to later on expand your business and raise ducks for
eggs the other good way to make more money is to keep your eggs for
hatching then later on sell the ducklings. It requires about 28 days for
the embryos to germinate in the eggs and heated at about 95 degrees
Fahrenheit with 75% humidity.
Research Websites:
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