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Broiler Ducks Management - Coggle Diagram
Broiler Ducks Management
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Behaviour
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- Certain commercial strain can fly - muscovy
- Bills aid to filter feed when feeding in wet areas
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Broiler Duck Housing
- Dry area with good drainage
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- Fully enclosed for optimal biosecurity (prevents wild/migratory bird entry)
- 2.5 sq ft per bird (to avoid overcrowding)
- Enough space to reduce stress
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- Wet Area: Raised, slatted floor with cement base at slight gradient (easy cleaning, includes feeding/drinking stations)
- Dry Area: Cemented floor with 8 cm bedding (shavings, straw, paddy husks, sand) for comfort
- Adapt to local wind, sun, and rain patterns
- Optimize ventilation and maintain dry, healthy bedding
- Simple, cost-effective materials (cheaper than layer duck housing)
- Walls: 18–24 inches high (concrete, zinc, aluminum, planks), with wire netting or open space for ventilation.
- Optional, if included, fence at least 0.5 m high
- Not necessary due to energy wastage and disease risk (HPAI)
- Common but discouraged for biosecurity reasons
- Effective but costly, not always economical
- Bird-proof, raised-floor housing is a suitable alternative
- Exposure to water birds increases the risk of diseases like H5N1
- Non-automatic options save costs
- Can be custom-made or purchased
- Ducks need more water than chickens
- Fully automatic drinkers are recommended
- Necessary for managing birds
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Health Management
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- Disease Prevention Measures
- Purchase only disease-free ducklings
- Restrict visitor movement to prevent disease transmission
- Disinfect sheds and equipment after each batch
- Follow Department of Veterinary Services' advice for disease prevention and eradication
- Provide anti-stress and vitamins during brooding and adverse weather conditions
- Derzsy's Disease: Vaccinate at week 1 and week 3
- Duckling Virus Hepatitis: Vaccinate at week 2 and week 8
- Duck Plague: Vaccinate at week 2 and week 7
- Healthy, disease-free flocks yield better returns
- Ducks have better disease resistance than chickens (except against fungal toxins)
- Report sickness to the Department of Veterinary Services immediately
- Leg weakness and paralysis
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- Daily mortality and sudden heavy losses
- Seek veterinary assistance at the first sign of disease to minimize losses and ensure optimal production practices.
Layer Duck
- Semi-intensive farming (night confinement, day ranging)
- Typically ≤ 10,000 ducks per farm
- Local demand for eggs is small
- Key Traits for Good Layer Ducks
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- Consistent egg production
- Quality eggs (hard shells, golden yolk)
- Body weight during lay: 1.3–1.8 kg
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- Black Siam (Cholburi/Paknam)
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Lighting for layers
- Importance: Essential for good flock performance and optimal egg production
- Egg Production: Ducks need 24 hours to produce one egg
Requirements**:
- Ducks over 20 weeks need at least 16 hours of continuous light to maintain consistent laying
- Supplemental lighting adds 3-4 extra hours to achieve the required 16 hours of light
- Ensure proper light intensity during nighttime to support egg production
- Natural Sunlight: Provides around 12 hours of daylight
- Supplemental Lighting: Use additional light sources effectively to maintain consistent light levels
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