Duck Farm

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If you have decided to raise ducks, I hope you are determined to create a farm where respect for animals comes before simple money.

Recent reports have denounced the barbarities that occur in intense farms where the dignity of animals is not a priority.

OPEN A DUCK FARM

Addressing aspiring farmers ducks, you should know that this animal is appreciated for the quality of its eggs as well as for its tasty and tasty meat.

The breeding ducks are a good sector to invest because the investments, if they are compared with other activities, are contained, the animals have relatively few needs, the important thing is to guarantee a real access to the corral to allow the animals to live a life in the open air with freedom of movement.

Access to a water source is also very important.

Theoretically, the best way to raise ducks is to use a land with access to a pond, the natural environment of the ducks, if this is not possible, provide artificial pools where the ducks can live according to their instinct.

The advantages of raising ducks, for example, those of chickens are numerous:

1 Helps the health of the environment by providing sanitation of ponds by eliminating mosquito larvae;

2 They are still animals that do not scratch and contribute to the health of the earth by constantly looking for larvae and insects;

3 Very fast growth;

4 Duckling much less sensitive to the cold than the girl;

5 Simpler feeding;

6 Production of more eggs and large hens compared to laying hens;

7 Animals resistant to temperature changes thanks to their particular plumage;

8 Fruiting animals for longer.

So, if you are thinking of creating an alternative income, raising ducks is a particularly advantageous idea.

DUCKS: GENERAL NOTES

The term duck indicates a non-systematic grouping of numerous species of birds belonging to different genera, but all included within the family of the anatidae.

In common language, there is much confusion between the terms duck and goose.

Ducks and geese are different species that belong to the family of the anatidae but of different subfamilies, while the duck is the young specimen of the goose that has not yet reached sexual maturity.

Ducks are divided into wild and domestic ducks, migratory or stationary, in lakes and marinas. Some species are predominantly carnivorous hunting small fish, mollusks and worms, others are predominantly herbivorous.

All species are, however, excellent swimmers.

In nature, ducks are monogamous animals, while more females per male are required for breeding. It is interesting its system of protection against the cold formed by a thick plumage, a greasy skin and lean meats.

WHAT DUCK BREED?

Not all ducks are reproducible, some can not in fact be domesticated, while many others do.

The choice of the race will depend above all on its use. In fact, ducks can be bred for meat production, for foie gras, for egg production or for ornamental purposes.

The duck liver or goose made fat by means of a forced feeding.

Since the methods used go against the nature of animals, I am against this food, and in fact in some states its production and sale is prohibited by law.

The most cultivated species in the world are derived from two wild ducks: the Cairina moschata, originally from South America, imported to Europe, from which they gave rise to the national version known as Pato criollo and mallard, they also said wild in captivity known as common duck.

The wild mute duck differs from the domestic duck due to its more vivid plumage with different tones, while the domestic version is limited to white colors.

As regards the common duck, all the species reared are derived from the mallard.

The Mallard is the most widespread wild species in nature, with an area that includes the entire northern hemisphere.

The breeds that derive from it, are also called domestic duck, in fact it is raised by man for many centuries both for the production of meat and for the production of eggs.

The choice of breed to reproduce depends mainly on the destination of the use you wish to make.

As for chickens, some ducks are more suitable for egg production, while others for meat:

• Breeds of meat: Beijing, Saxony, Aylesbury, Muscovy, Rouen;

• Show breeds: Bantam, North Bend Dutch peak, puff;

• Egg races: Campbell, correspondent in India, Bali, Orpington, Welsh Harlequine;

• Mixed breeds (eggs and meat): Appleyard, Streicher, Magpie;

Beijing is the most used breed for meat production due to its high productivity and growth rate.

LIFTING DUCKS ON THE GROUND OUTDOORS

The future of parenting will necessarily have to pass from an intensive model to an extensive one. To force society towards this direction, reduce the consumption of meat and buy only the breeders who adopt the open system.

The needs of the ducks are quite small, the important thing is to have access to a land of adequate size. Thanks to its protective skin, the ducks are barnyard animals that adapt easily to different temperatures.

The first aspect to address is the free access to water by the animal. Ducks are aquatic species that live in nature in aquatic environments, the same applies to a reproduction compatible with animal health.

If the land does not have natural ponds, provide an artificial pool like plastic for children.

The second aspect is the availability of a suitable grazing area to the number of specimens raised. The land must be surrounded by predators like foxes.

The third characteristic of a duck farm is the night shelter, in fact, you must protect your animals by providing a closed space for shelter. The environment should be clean, provided with a litter of straw or chips.

As the reproduction will begin with the purchase of ducklings, you must prepare the appropriate environment.

In this informative video you will find a lot of information, such as reception temperature and much more:

Or, alternatively, buy animals from a couple of weeks ready to graze: Obviously, the specimens will be sold at a higher price than the small anattrocles.

As for feeding, the ducks are fed a mixture of food, herbs and vegetables with varying percentages depending on the age of the animal.

Obviously, the feeders and drinkers must be present. An intelligent way to diversify the income of the farm is to use the grazing of ducks as a garden, since the ducks eat only fallen fruits without damaging the plant.

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS

I hope your project to raise ducks can be done as soon as possible, the world needs farmers to put the welfare of animals in the foreground, and consequently that of consumers.

Customers are more and more careful, do a market analysis of their area, see how they can reach the final customer directly.

Focus on communication and the corporate message.

In fact, many agricultural entrepreneurs are very good breeders, but sometimes they can not communicate their quality products effectively.

You have to make yourself known by the community in which you live, word of mouth will do the rest.

Duck meat is highly valued both for its consistency and for its flavor, both for its organoleptic properties, which should only be made known to the people that the breeding of ducks meets all quality standards using traditional agricultural methods.

To spread the word, go to the markets of the city, make online communications, organize free events on the farm, use the various communication channels at best.

If you want to carry out an effective promotional campaign, try to bring the client closer to the company, people are increasingly receptive to this type of activity.

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