How to Raise Muscovy Ducks? Detailed Explanation of Breeding Methods and Technical Key Points

The Muscovy duck is also called the fragrant quail goose. Its body size is larger than that of ordinary domestic ducks, but it is not as large as a goose. At present, it is mainly raised in Hubei, Fujian, Longhai and other places in China. The Muscovy duck has high nutritional value and is a very healthy tonic delicacy. It has certain therapeutic effects on diseases such as pneumonia, asthma, stroke, coronary heart disease and diabetes. So how should this rare poultry, the Muscovy duck, be raised? Today, let's study it together with the editor.

1. Breeding Farm Construction

Breeding farm construction is the basic condition for raising Muscovy ducks. Nowadays, three-dimensional breeding is generally adopted, which can make full use of the space of the breeding farm and thus achieve the effect of reducing costs. Muscovy duck breeding farms are generally built on hillsides with relatively high terrain, with sufficient forage nearby, close to a water source, and with unpolluted water quality. Current greenhouse breeding can be adopted, in which case only a greenhouse needs to be built. The height and width of the greenhouse should be reasonable, the duck house in the greenhouse should be separated independently, and the feed trough and water trough should also be built separately.

2. Selection of Ducklings

The selection of ducklings is very important. There are roughly three varieties of Muscovy ducks on the market now, namely white Muscovy ducks, black Muscovy ducks and black-and-white mottled Muscovy ducks. The selection of ducklings needs to be based on the intended purpose, and secondly, when purchasing Muscovy ducklings, it is best to buy from suppliers with a nationally approved business license. Generally, we will choose healthy, pest- and disease-free Muscovy ducklings of good quality for breeding.

3. Rearing of Ducklings

Ducklings are generally relatively weak in constitution. For newly purchased ducklings, we need to carry out warm-keeping rearing. The temperature of the duck house in the breeding farm should be kept at around 28°C, and at the same time, fluorescent lamps should be used indoors to extend the lighting. After the ducklings have been raised for one week, the temperature of the duck house can be lowered to around 25°C; after two weeks of rearing, the temperature can be lowered to around 22°C, and afterwards slowly restored to the normal indoor temperature. During the duckling rearing stage, it is also necessary to prevent rodent damage, and the fluorescent lighting needs to be gradually reduced after three days. When giving ducklings water, use a container to provide the water, so as not to wet the ducklings' feathers and cause colds. The feed is mainly corn, wheat bran, fine rice bran, soybean cake and other nutrients. They need to be fed at least five or six times a day, and the amount fed each time does not need to be too large.

4. Rearing of Young Ducks

The feed intake of young Muscovy ducks is gradually increasing. So during this period, we can appropriately reduce the feeding of concentrated feed and increase the feeding of roughage. And at this time, grazing can be carried out. Generally, feed is provided once in the morning, and then a second feeding is given at a fixed place and fixed time in the afternoon. At the same time, in the evening, supplementary feed can be given to the Muscovy ducks, which can promote their growth and quickly fatten them.

5. Rearing During the Laying Period

The growth period of Muscovy ducks is relatively long. Generally, they only begin to lay eggs after being fed for 27 to 29 weeks. When it comes to laying, we naturally hope to increase the laying rate of Muscovy ducks, so in the early stage of laying we can appropriately increase the feeding of crude protein feed, and then slowly supplement the nutrients needed by Muscovy ducks during the laying period. We should also increase the amount of minerals and microorganisms needed by Muscovy ducks in their rearing. In order to improve the digestive ability of Muscovy ducks, we need to set up grit basins in the breeding farm. This can not only provide entertainment for the Muscovy ducks, but also reduce bacteria on their bodies, and at the same time achieve the effect of promoting digestion, killing three birds with one stone.

The rearing of Muscovy ducks is actually roughly similar to the methods for raising ordinary ducks. Secondly, the rearing method is also somewhat related to the purpose of rearing. If they are meat-type Muscovy ducks, then they need to be fattened, but if they are egg-type Muscovy ducks, then their laying rate needs to be increased. The above is what the editor has compiled for you about the breeding methods of Muscovy ducks. If you want to learn more detailed content, remember to follow us.