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Duck Diseases – 20 Preventions And Controls Tips When Caring For Ducks

03.19.12 | No Comments »

Ducks are most resistant to diseases than chicken and other fowls. However, even with all precautionary measures, substantial losses are incurred in duck farming operation due to various causes. Losses from various causes can be minimized through proper management, adequate appropriate feeding and housing, strict sanitary practices, and effective prevention medication and vaccination program. Duck diseases are those caused by pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites while noninfectious types are due to chemical poisons, toxins, inferior feed or ration and environmental factors.

Common Duck Diseases To Be Cautious Of When Getting Started In Rearing Ducks

01.11.12 | No Comments »

Ducks, just like any other poultry species, are also prone to diseases and infections. Since ducks live in close proximity with each other, the latter measure is somewhat harder to do which is why it is of prime importance that ducks be vaccinated to prevent these infections.When keeping ducks, precautionary measures should be taken to prevent them from contracting diseases, and if already infected, prevent them from spreading further.

Feeding Ducklings – What You Need To Feed For Proper Nutrition

01.07.12 | No Comments »

If you’re raising ducks for profit, know that your ducks’ overall health has a direct influence on the profitability of your business. This means that if you want to rake in the profits, you’ll have to learn about feeding baby ducks properly. Feed ducklings with wet started mash for 8 weeks. During the first few days, give feed at night. Native ducklings raised the native way are feed moistened boiled rice for the first 33 weeks, 4 to 5 times a day. Start giving water in drinking troughs or fountains on the 2nd day. On the fifth day, add finely chopped small shrimps to boiled rice. Increase their feed as ducklings grow older.