How to raise meat ducks to save feed and gain weight fast? Master the methods to save on farming costs

Meat ducks

   The breed must be excellent.Meat ducks of excellent breeds have high 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 faster than that of meat ducks of degraded breeds.

    Suitable ambient temperature:The suitable growth temperature for meat ducks is 12°C to 24°C. Within this temperature range, meat ducks can fully and effectively utilize feed. Therefore, suitable conditions should be created as much as possible, such as housing them indoors in winter with sealed doors and windows, and setting up shade in summer, so as to improve feed conversion.

    The daily ration must be balanced:Because all poultry eat according to energy level, when the dietary energy level is high, feed intake is low; when the dietary energy level is low, feed intake is high. Therefore, the ratio of protein to energy in meat duck feed must be balanced; otherwise, feed consumption increases and certain nutrients are wasted. For example, if the diet is low in energy and high in protein, the protein feed is wasted as it is consumed as an energy source.

    Feed must be fresh and stored properly:First, the raw materials must 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 away from light to avoid oxidation of fats in the feed and destruction of VA and VE. Place a moisture-proof layer 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, rodents, and other pests.

    Market them in a timely manner:It is more appropriate to market meat ducks at 40 to 48 days. At this time, the weight gain and feed conversion of meat ducks have reached their peak. After 50 days of age, the weight gain of meat ducks declines and feed conversion decreases.

    Use additives reasonably:Nutritional additives such as minerals, vitamins, and amino acids are essential. Other non-nutritional additives such as probiotics, enzyme preparations, organic acids, and polypeptides are also very helpful for improving the growth rate and feed utilization of meat ducks.

    Feed form and feeding method must be reasonable:Generally, do not feed raw grain. Raw grain should be crushed and mixed into complete feed with a particle size that can vary according to the age of the meat 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 trough should be suitable  In addition, the trough should be repaired promptly in daily management to prevent feed leakage and waste.