Feed-saving methods for meat duck farming, effectively reducing feed costs

The breed reared should be excellent                 Excellent meat ducks have higher genetic potential for production performance, fast growth, strong disease resistance, and high feed utilization. At the same age and consuming the same amount of feed, their weight gain is much faster than that of meat ducks of degraded breeds.

                  The ambient temperature should be suitable                  The suitable growth temperature for meat ducks is 12°C to 24°C. Within this temperature range, ducks can fully and effectively utilize feed. Therefore, conditions should be created as much as possible, such as keeping them housed in winter, sealing doors and windows, and building shelters for shade in summer to keep warm or cool down, so as to improve feed conversion efficiency.                  The daily ration should be balanced                  Because all poultry "eat according to energy", when the energy level of the diet is high, feed intake is low; when the energy level of the diet is low, feed intake is high. Therefore, the ratio of protein to energy in meat duck feed should be balanced; otherwise, feed consumption increases and some nutrients are wasted. If the diet is low in energy and high in protein, the protein feed is consumed as an energy source and thus wasted.                  Feed should be fresh and stored properly                  First, the raw materials should be fresh. Second, mixed feed should be prepared and fed frequently. After the feed is mixed, it should be stored in a ventilated, dry place protected from light to avoid oxidation of fat in the feed and damage to VA and VE. Place a layer of moisture-proof material between the feed and the ground to prevent the feed from caking and molding. Moldy feed easily causes poisoning, diarrhea, and other problems in meat ducks, thereby reducing feed utilization. In addition, feed warehouses and duck houses should be protected against insects and rodents.                  Timely marketing 

It is more suitable to market meat ducks at 40 to 48 days, because at this time the weight gain and feed conversion efficiency of meat ducks have reached a peak. After 50 days of age, the weight gain of meat ducks declines and feed conversion efficiency decreases.                  Rational use of additives                  Nutritional additives such as minerals, vitamins, and amino acids are essential. Other non-nutritional additives are also very helpful for improving the growth rate and feed utilization of meat ducks. For example, probiotics, enzyme preparations, organic acids, polypeptides, and others have obvious effects on improving weight gain and feed utilization in meat ducks.                  The shape of the feed and the feeding method should be reasonable                  Generally, do not feed raw grain. Raw grain is crushed and mixed into complete feed, and the particle size can vary according to the age of the ducks, but it should not be too fine, otherwise it easily scatters and causes waste. When adding feed, do not add too much at one time just to save effort.                  The structure and height of the feed trough should be appropriate  In addition, attention should be paid to timely repair of the feed trough in ordinary times to prevent feed leakage and waste.