How to breed muscovy ducks?

1. Selection of ducklings: According to the different feather colors of muscovy ducks, there are white muscovy ducks, black muscovy ducks and black and white muscovy ducks. Breeders can choose muscovy ducks with suitable plumage according to local habits and market demand.

2. Male ducks and female ducks are raised separately: Male ducks grow faster than female ducks, weigh more than female ducks, and have great differences in food intake. In order to better meet the nutritional needs of their growth and development, male and female ducks should be raised separately from 4 weeks old.

3. Feeding density and grouping: In order to facilitate management, according to the area and number of feeding places, it is usually appropriate to feed about 200 animals in a group. When grouping, it should be noted that the size and strength of individuals are basically the same. Feeding density: 4 weeks old, male ducks 15 per square meter, 20 female ducks; At the age of 5 weeks, there are 0/0 male ducks and 0/5 female ducks per square meter; From the age of 6 weeks, there are 4 male ducks and 8 female ducks per square meter.

4. Management: Muscovy ducks can be raised on land, which is commonly known as dry ducks, but artificial ponds need to be built for large-scale breeding. When choosing a site, it is best to have a river or pond next to the duck house. Because muscovy ducks don't molt and are afraid of heat, they should pay attention to the ventilation and cool in duck houses in summer and autumn. Muscovy ducks begin to molt in the middle and young years to prevent pecking. Put a sand table for the ducks to eat coarse sand. See the end of this section for the prevention and treatment of pecking feathers.

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Life habits of muscovy ducks:

Ducks have some habits, such as liking water, gregarious, cold-resistant, omnivorous and so on. Muscovy ducks in love the water are also waterfowl. They often look for food, play and mate in the water, but they don't like swimming in the water for a long time. Swimming and bathing in water can keep feathers clean, help the body to dissipate heat, promote metabolism and keep healthy.

Muscovy ducks live in groups. As long as there are suitable breeding places and conditions, they can live well in feeding and breeding. Muscovy ducks are docile, not afraid of people, resistant to rough feeding, good at foraging, and can be raised in small groups or large groups.

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