Ducks are a good source of income for those who want to get into the business of raising animals for profit or meat. Ducks are also good to add to ponds or bodies of water. Since they are also known to float and travel through calm waters such as ponds. They provide very delicious meat when cooked, and is considered to be one of the more expensive delicacies in Asia. Duck meat is soft and delicious, especially when cooked properly. Which is why learning how to raise ducks can be a useful skill.
There are many breeds of ducks to choose from. Such as the Muscovy Duck Meat type which is good when you want to start selling ducks for meat. There is also the Pekin Duck, which is also a common duck breed. Knowing all these basic knowledge and facts can be a good stepping stone to creating a good foundation for taking care of ducks and eventually selling them.
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Raising Ducks for Beginners
Learning the tricks and techniques to raising ducks for beginners starts with knowing the right breed that you want. Once you’ve picked the right breed for the purposes of your business or activity. The next step would be to order the ducklings according to the breed that you want. Ducks can only start out first by ducklings. Since if they were eggs they would need their mothers to help raise them and hatch them. Thus, as a beginner, the first step would be to order the ducklings of the breed that you want.
You also have to make sure that. The travel of the ducklings from where you ordered them to your farm or home is relatively short. Since travelling long distances in cars and automobiles are not favorable conditions for ducklings. It can cause them to die or become weak.
Ducklings should also be given vitamins and minerals that they need to grow healthily. Ducklings are more vulnerable to having less vitamins as compared to the chicks. It is necessary to supplement their diet to help them grow better. Also, as young as ducklings are, do not place them in water to swim for a few days. Also make sure to provide them with a safe and comfortable coop. To regularly clean it especially as it becomes filled with the feces left by the ducklings as they grow.
1. Raising ducks for meat
The raising any type of animal means that you should read and know all the basic necessities that are necessary to get the animals to grow at a healthy pace and environment. Raising animals includes raising them for purposes of being pets. For selling for their meat or even for producing milk and then selling the milk in the market. Raising ducks for meat is no different. Since learning about what type of food ducks eat and how they should be raised. Is something you should know before considering selling and raising ducks for profit.
Ducks can be used to sell either for meat or for eggs. Since duck eggs are also sold in the market as certain delicacies. Of course, depending on the type of purpose you want to sell your ducks for. Thinking about their breed is always the first step. Some ducks produce better eggs for sale as compared to their capability to be sold for meat. While other duck breeds are better sold for their meat instead of their eggs. The larger the breed of the duck, the better they are for meat sales. This is because that the weight that they have once they mature is greater than other breeds, making them a more profitable choice for those who want to use duck for certain dishes and delicacies.
2. How to raise ducks in your backyard
Is it possible to raise ducks in places that are not farms or pastures? How to raise ducks in your backyard? Raising animals in a backyard can be possible given the time and effort that you put into raising the animals in a small space. If your backyard is large and has a lot of space, then you will be able to raise more than just one animal. However, if the backyard space is small, it is not advisable to keep a great number of animals, since disease can easily spread and they will not be able to move around freely.
To raise ducks in your backyard, you also need to know what breed to pick. To make sure that ducks that you pick lay eggs most of the time, you also need to feed them with the right amount laying feed that provides the right amount of protein. Also, you should not forget to provide them with water in your backyard, since ducks that produce a lot of eggs need a lot of water to support the production. They also use water to clean their bills and eyes, which is why having a puddle of water that is not to deep is important in any backyard.
Lastly, the place in which you house your ducks should also be safe and sturdy. Ducks are susceptible to predators, and it is important to provide adequate protection of your shed to avoid them being taken by unwanted predators in the night.
Conclusion
Ducks can produce eggs that can be sold and are considered to be very marketable. More interestingly, ducks are also a good source of meat which is considered to be more expensive as compared to other types of meat. Duck meat is also a delicacy in some countries, and can make for an impressive meal. Ducks are intelligent animals, but they also need the proper care and nutrition to grow, which is why learning how to raise ducks is important before starting your own business of selling and growing ducks.
Ducks can be raised in farms or backyards, and making shelters that can house them does not necessarily have to be a big one the first time around. Choosing the right breed for you also matters, since certain breeds can produce more eggs than others, while other produce more meat as compared to eggs. Knowing the purpose for which you are raising ducks is always a good place to start.
Read my other post on pond ideas for your backyard.
