Raising Ducks For Beginners

First of all why would it be a good option to keep ducks then the various other animals? A lot of farmers have now realized that it is far more profitable to keep ducks it is to raise chickens or any type of other animal. The main reason with this is that ducks cost less to manage compared to chickens and at the same time can tolerate very hot and cold temperature. And not forgetting that their eggs taste a lot better then chicken eggs.

Since ducks can tolerate hardcore weather there's no need to spend a lot in building them shelter. Just a simple house that is dry is some how all that is needed. Ducks consume a lot of other food compared to chickens and are more resistant to diseases as well. Ducks also grow and mature faster then chickens (4 months). The Pekin breed is known to be the most profitable since it produces good quality/quantity of meat.

The United States of America is known to farm over 20 million ducks per year. These kind of numbers are spread across those raised for eggs and meat but keeping for meat with a high percentage. The main reason why most farmers keep ducks for meat is because it costs more to keep ducks for egg production. Egg laying feeds cost far more when comparing them to chickens.

When building shelter for ducks simple wood and bamboo may be used thus lowering the costs. But it is vital that the shelter be kept dry so that viruses do not grow in the shelter and affect your ducks. One way of doing this, corn cobs and peanut hulls can be spread on to the floor. This shelter can be constructed next to a stream or swimming pool so that the birds go into the normal water to cool themselves and exercise.

If you would want to later on expand your business and raise ducks for eggs then one good way to make more profits is to keep your eggs for hatching then later on sell the ducklings. It takes about 28 days for the embryos to germinate in the eggs and heated at about 95 degrees Fahrenheit with 75% dampness.

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