What are the precautions for raising ducks in summer? A must-read for duck farmers

Summer is the golden period for raising meat ducklings, but a high-temperature, high-humidity environment easily causes the manure in the duck house to rot and ferment. This breeds pathogenic microorganisms. It triggers epidemic diseases. It is unfavorable to the growth of ducklings. At the same time, there are also too many other adverse factors in summer. So what precautions should be taken when raising ducks in summer? Follow the editor of Tuliu.com and take a look~

1. Reduce stocking density

If the density of the duck flock per square meter is too high, it will cause crowding, piling up, and heat accumulation in a stuffy pen. Therefore, the number of ducks in the pen should be reduced, and water basins and feed troughs should be added.

2. Adjust the feed formula

1. The feed formulas for ducklings at different growth stages are all different. The summer feed formula should, on the premise of meeting all essential amino acids, keep the protein level at the lowest limit, so as to reduce the heat produced by feed digestion. Reasonably adjust the feed formula. Ensure the supply of sufficient nutrients.

2. Summer is hot, and laying ducks have a low feed intake. They cannot take in sufficient nutrition. Therefore, in order to ensure more egg production, the feed formula should be adjusted, and high-energy, high-protein feed should be fed, which can increase energy by about 5% and protein by 10%. Only in this way can egg production not be reduced

3. In addition, also increase the content of multiple vitamins and trace elements in the feed. During periods of high temperature and high humidity, feed that has been placed too long or feed that has stagnated too long in the trough will ferment and deteriorate, so a supply of fresh feed should be ensured.

3. Change the rearing method

1. This can reduce the contact between ducklings and manure, reduce opportunities for disease transmission, and lower the incidence rate. At the same time, rearing can reduce the nutritional consumption and heat production of the duck flock, which is beneficial to healthy growth, so net rearing should be adopted. If ground rearing is adopted, it is best not to use thick litter, and especially not whole rice straw.

2. Change the feeding procedure and reasonably adjust the feeding time. Use the method of feeding twice, leveling the feed twice, and supplementing calcium once: add the first feed at around 7:30 in the morning, level the feed once at around 10:00 in the morning, add the second feed at around 3:00 in the afternoon, and level the feed once at around 5:30, while also giving a certain amount of shell grit to facilitate calcium absorption at night. For lighting time, turn on the lights at 4:40 in the morning, and keep the lights on until 8:40 in the evening. Ensure 16 h of light throughout the day.

4. Strengthen ventilation

1. If conditions permit, try to use ventilation and cooling facilities. For open duck houses, the windows should be fully opened during the day. When there is wind at night, the front windows should be fully opened, and the rear windows should be opened at intervals, and the weeds under the front and rear windows of the duck house should be cleared to facilitate front-to-back ventilation.

2. At the same time, prevent a large outbreak of mosquitoes and flies, which bite the chickens, help the ducks rest normally at night, and keep things quiet. Reduce sunlight exposure. Building a tall and spacious duck house is an effective way to reduce the impact of sunlight exposure. During high temperatures, water can be sprinkled on the roof or atomized water can be sprayed. White ash can also be brushed on the interior roof for ventilation.

Alright, the above are the precautions for raising ducks in summer brought to you by the editor of Tuliu.com. In short. As long as management is fully strengthened, the formula is adjusted, nutrition is improved, and ventilation equipment is strengthened. Cooling, reducing stress, and doing a good job in sanitation, epidemic prevention, and disinfection, raising ducks in summer can also achieve good production performance.