Rearing and Management Techniques for Growing Ducks (31-20 days of age)
The management goal for growing ducks is to develop a robust and well-proportioned body shape.
1. Increase exercise
Every day, drive the ducks to walk slowly several laps on the exercise yard, or herd them slowly outside for grazing, to strengthen their physique; people should handle the ducks more to build their boldness, so that when they enter the laying period they will not be easily frightened.
2. Feeding of growing ducks
Growing ducks are at the stage of growing frame and muscle. The nutritional principle for the rearing stage is: better low than high; the feed principle is: better coarse than fine. Concentrate feed should not be too much; eat more green fodder to enhance the ducks' digestive ability. The variety of raw materials in the feed should be as diverse as possible, to train the ducks' omnivorous nature. Supply sufficient vitamins, trace elements, calcium, etc. In short, the management principle for growing ducks is to enable them to adapt to various feeds and environments. Before the start of laying, body weight should be 1500-1750 grams.