Detailed Explanation of Duck Shed Construction Methods and Technical Key Points
Ducks, as a relatively popular type of poultry in our country, have a large breeding area in China. Although raising ducks is simple, it should not be taken lightly. When raising ducks, we must first do a good job in building the duck house and duck shed to provide a comfortable living environment for the ducks. So how do we build a duck shed when raising ducks? Today, the editor will give everyone a brief introduction. Let's take a look below!
1. Site Selection
Before building a duck shed, we first need to choose a good location for the duck shed. In large-scale breeding, the construction site of the duck shed should be chosen in a place that is sheltered from the wind, has sufficient sunlight, normal drainage and irrigation, convenient transportation, and has sufficient clean water sources around it. A suitable environment is the key to ensuring the normal growth of ducks and has a very large impact on the production performance of ducks. In addition, we should also pay attention to the terrain. The terrain should be appropriately higher to facilitate the use of solar energy and reduce breeding costs. Finally, the duck shed should be kept dry.
2. Building the Duck Shed
The main form of the duck shed is the common arched shed, with a height maintained at about two meters. The length and width of the duck shed should be controlled according to the number of ducks being raised. Then choose suitable welded pipes as supports, secure them with sleeves, and install the supports strictly according to the requirements for building a greenhouse. Then use materials such as wooden sticks to fix the brackets, and set up a pillar about every three meters. After the greenhouse frame is built, straw curtains should also be laid, and film should be covered on the straw curtains. Finally, lay about 75% shade netting on the film. The greenhouse should be sealed firmly, and movable doors should be set up at both ends.
3. Selection of Shed Racks
When raising meat ducks, the shed racks are generally made of bamboo. Each should be kept at about 2*0.5 meters in length and width, and whether to place them flat or lay them flat should be chosen according to the actual situation. However, no matter what form is used, attention should be paid to using materials such as small round steel bars to secure them firmly. When making them, be very careful and do not leave sharp edges. They should be smoothed to avoid injuring the ducks. If conditions permit, a layer of plastic netting can be laid on the shed racks to enhance their elasticity. The distance of the shed racks from the ground should be maintained at about 35cm, and they should be fixed flat.
4. Feeding Operations
When raising ducks in a greenhouse, attention should also be paid in winter to letting the ducks receive appropriate sunlight. The stability inside the shed should be maintained at around 20 degrees, but insulation work should still be done well in the morning and evening. In cloudy and snowy weather, the greenhouse should be covered tightly, and irregular ventilation should be carried out according to the actual conditions such as usual temperature and humidity and air quality. The shed racks inside the greenhouse can effectively maintain a reasonable temperature and can also allow off-ground raising, which can significantly reduce the incidence rate of the duck flock. However, attention must be paid to the sturdiness and ventilation of the greenhouse to ensure the normal growth of the ducks.
The above is a brief introduction to how to build a duck shed. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone!