In many countries, the chickens are poultry par excellence. However, duck rearing is considered an activity with prospects. The advantages become obvious when one recognizes in these birds the ability to live in adverse environmental conditions, resist diseases and pests and produce excellent meat.
The intensive rearing of certain types of ducks increased in various regions of the world. For centuries Europeans and Asians know that the duck is one of the pets more useful and versatile.
Technicalities The intensive rearing of certain types of ducks increased in various regions of the world. For centuries Europeans and Asians know that the duck is one of the pets more useful and versatile.
meat production for the choice of a good race is a staple. Peking Duck stands out among the most desirable. Its resistance to different areas and has the ability to reach some of their larger size (3,200 kilos at 77 days of slaughter time) place it among the top in the typical geography of raising poultry. A common mistake that is committed to raise ducks is like chickens, when, unlike them, they prefer to spend most of the time outdoors. In temperate climates are raised without artificial shelter. Most breeders have a defense corral where they lock animals at night, or continuously if space is limited.
In areas where the temperature is low (less than 15 º C) is necessary to build or refurbish a facility. In modern facilities for ducks is recommended Bolts housing system. Are low buildings (2 meters) long and semi-flat roof (rural veneer, aluminum or tar paper). The interior (12 m wide) consists of a central corridor (1.5 meter) that from the standpoint of labor, provides food, places
ation of straw floors and extraction manure. If the soil, preferably of land, has poor drainage, the pen must be covered with sand, straw or wood shavings, ends at a level higher than the center (hall). Through hatches located on the side walls birds come to the parks (12 meters with a slight tilt). the slatted flooring is a solution to prevent accumulation of feces and food waste. Counter to what is generally believed, the Ducks can be raised well without a swimming pool. On the contrary, often the existence of stagnant pools of water leads to health problems. However, you need a constant supply of clean water for drinking and washing the peak. It is imperative to design drinking at least four inches deep, for prevent puddles of mud should be placed on platforms built with wire.
However, a minimum stock composed of one male and 4 female (a breeding industry characteristics would have to start with no less than 700 animals). For each duck player located 0.5 meters in area, to which we must add 1.5 meters of park and troughs.
Nidal and brooding
you need an open nesting females or nests for three trap (35 cm wide and 50 inches long and 40 inches in height for each bird). A fantastic time (in the wild) begins in September and extends until mid-December. In captivity putting
starts around week 23 and start the normal cycle is 40 weeks with a yield of between 160 and 200 eggs, depending on the strains. The egg weighs about seventy grams and incubation lasts twenty eight days.
As females lacking maternal skills, pay special attention
quickly lead to the newly laid egg incubators. Not all are suitable fertile eggs for incubation. The ideal is to select medium-sized and free of defects in the shell (cracks, stains or defects). Caring for the eggs before placement the device is as important as the correct procedures of incubation.
Many owners of small poultry flocks neglected this issue without realizing that it is the main cause of poor emergence. The egg washing some lesions may also occur in the embryo. Although it is preferable to put dirty washing because of filtering germs or bacteria in the incubation process can mean the failure of the entire production. The stored away from direct sunlight, should be in basements or rooms cool and wet (refrigerators are usually very cold). The development of the incubator (soft air) should be between 48 and 72 hours before placing the eggs. However, when being placed in it is necessary to heat the eggs for 5 or 6 hours at an ambient temperature of 21 º C.
If this procedure is not carried out the water condensed in the shells and it is possible to break the yolks. Many farmers tend to adjust the machine with the eggs inside. This practice is a serious mistake since one of the most critical periods for development of the embryo are the first 4 or 5 days of incubation.
For greater percentage of hatchings is essential that the eggs are incubated in l
a right position, always on their side with the large end (air chamber) slightly high. It should accommodate a number of eggs according to the capacity of the tray and stack them in any way or over.
Care humidity inside the incubator is key to building a strong number of ducklings. The speed at which content is dehydrated eggs is regulated by the amount of moisture in the enclosure air incubator.
This usually is provided by the evaporation of water from the containers. The ideal is to reach a relative humidity of 55% and at hatching (last 3 days of incubation) should increase to 75%. Eggs should be turned to exercise the embryo and reduce stress. Some will hatch if they are turned once every 24 hours. but it is advisable to rotate 3 times daily at intervals of 8 hours., so you will get a high percentage of births (50 to 60%). But for best results, you must spray the eggs with warm water once a day (except for the first week and three days late incubation). If the ambient temperature is 20 to 21 º C, egg trays should be removed from the incubator and cool 5 minutes a day during the second week, 8 'third and 12' the first 4 days of the fourth week.
After 28 days the ducklings are born. These come immediately to the feed and begin to eat food in large quantity. Not have higher demands climate. They must provide adequate heating for three weeks, during which the temperature of 30 º C should fall to 24 ° C.
space requirements are 1 square meter per 20 birds in the first two weeks. This figure is then incrementa.Los ducklings are the equivalent of broiler chicken. Over time it has managed these birds so as to achieve further growth in the shortest time and with the least amount of food. Reach
weighing 2.2 to 2.5 kg at 7 weeks with a feed conversion of 1 kg of meat every 3.5 or 4 kg of food. To encourage the development of fat ducks should exercise limited, with a continuous supply of high energy.
The rapid growth of the birds is linked directly to the amount (240 g / day) and quality of food provided to them. Good performance is obtained with a diet containing 20 to 22% protein until 2 weeks old and 16 to 18% from the second to the seventh week. Type alimentaciónSegún
British specialists John Walters and Michael Parker, the ducks that breed butcher purposes need a good start, which is achieved using the feed. The food in the form of crumbs or granules, owning a 10% protein, especially for ducks are the most recommended. This meal should be available the animal for 24 hours in the first four weeks of life.
If you can keep food in this manner until the time of dressing, but not justified. Therefore, after the fourth week should be renewed for another food more balanced economy, which usually contains fewer proteínas.Una reasonable fattening diet may consist of a "soup kitchen scraps" made of bran, ground oats, barley flour and a little cornmeal. A mixture of stale bread soaked with remnants of boiled fish is an excellent diet, but growth will be slower.
you need an open nesting females or nests for three trap (35 cm wide and 50 inches long and 40 inches in height for each bird). A fantastic time (in the wild) begins in September and extends until mid-December. In captivity putting
starts around week 23 and start the normal cycle is 40 weeks with a yield of between 160 and 200 eggs, depending on the strains. The egg weighs about seventy grams and incubation lasts twenty eight days.
As females lacking maternal skills, pay special attention
quickly lead to the newly laid egg incubators. Not all are suitable fertile eggs for incubation. The ideal is to select medium-sized and free of defects in the shell (cracks, stains or defects). Caring for the eggs before placement the device is as important as the correct procedures of incubation. Many owners of small poultry flocks neglected this issue without realizing that it is the main cause of poor emergence. The egg washing some lesions may also occur in the embryo. Although it is preferable to put dirty washing because of filtering germs or bacteria in the incubation process can mean the failure of the entire production. The stored away from direct sunlight, should be in basements or rooms cool and wet (refrigerators are usually very cold). The development of the incubator (soft air) should be between 48 and 72 hours before placing the eggs. However, when being placed in it is necessary to heat the eggs for 5 or 6 hours at an ambient temperature of 21 º C.
If this procedure is not carried out the water condensed in the shells and it is possible to break the yolks. Many farmers tend to adjust the machine with the eggs inside. This practice is a serious mistake since one of the most critical periods for development of the embryo are the first 4 or 5 days of incubation.
For greater percentage of hatchings is essential that the eggs are incubated in l
a right position, always on their side with the large end (air chamber) slightly high. It should accommodate a number of eggs according to the capacity of the tray and stack them in any way or over. Care humidity inside the incubator is key to building a strong number of ducklings. The speed at which content is dehydrated eggs is regulated by the amount of moisture in the enclosure air incubator.
This usually is provided by the evaporation of water from the containers. The ideal is to reach a relative humidity of 55% and at hatching (last 3 days of incubation) should increase to 75%. Eggs should be turned to exercise the embryo and reduce stress. Some will hatch if they are turned once every 24 hours. but it is advisable to rotate 3 times daily at intervals of 8 hours., so you will get a high percentage of births (50 to 60%). But for best results, you must spray the eggs with warm water once a day (except for the first week and three days late incubation). If the ambient temperature is 20 to 21 º C, egg trays should be removed from the incubator and cool 5 minutes a day during the second week, 8 'third and 12' the first 4 days of the fourth week.
After 28 days the ducklings are born. These come immediately to the feed and begin to eat food in large quantity. Not have higher demands climate. They must provide adequate heating for three weeks, during which the temperature of 30 º C should fall to 24 ° C.
space requirements are 1 square meter per 20 birds in the first two weeks. This figure is then incrementa.Los ducklings are the equivalent of broiler chicken. Over time it has managed these birds so as to achieve further growth in the shortest time and with the least amount of food. Reach
weighing 2.2 to 2.5 kg at 7 weeks with a feed conversion of 1 kg of meat every 3.5 or 4 kg of food. To encourage the development of fat ducks should exercise limited, with a continuous supply of high energy.
The rapid growth of the birds is linked directly to the amount (240 g / day) and quality of food provided to them. Good performance is obtained with a diet containing 20 to 22% protein until 2 weeks old and 16 to 18% from the second to the seventh week. Type alimentaciónSegún
British specialists John Walters and Michael Parker, the ducks that breed butcher purposes need a good start, which is achieved using the feed. The food in the form of crumbs or granules, owning a 10% protein, especially for ducks are the most recommended. This meal should be available the animal for 24 hours in the first four weeks of life.
If you can keep food in this manner until the time of dressing, but not justified. Therefore, after the fourth week should be renewed for another food more balanced economy, which usually contains fewer proteínas.Una reasonable fattening diet may consist of a "soup kitchen scraps" made of bran, ground oats, barley flour and a little cornmeal. A mixture of stale bread soaked with remnants of boiled fish is an excellent diet, but growth will be slower.
