How long does it take to market meat ducks?

Meat ducks are a very popular breeding project. The more common meat duck breeds raised in China include Beijing duck, Cherry Valley duck , Digao duck, Tianfu duck, and Haiger duck. There are various ways to raise meat ducks, including raising them on a net above the ground, raising them on the ground, etc. So how long does it take for meat ducks to be marketed? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. How long does it take to market meat ducks?

The temperature is higher in summer, and the growth rate of meat ducks is relatively fast, so the time to market is relatively short. Generally speaking, it takes about 41 to 43 days for meat ducks to be marketed in summer. The temperature is lower in winter, and the growth rate of meat ducks will slow down, but the time to market is relatively short, usually around 37 to 38 days. This may be because farmers will take more sophisticated management measures in winter, such as strengthening insulation and improving the nutritional level of feed to promote the rapid growth of meat ducks. The time when meat ducks are released to market is affected by many factors, including seasonal climate, breeding methods, feed type and quality, disease prevention and control, and management level.

2. How to quickly market meat ducks?

1. Choose high-quality ducklings

Choose meat duck breeds with fast growth rate, large size and high feed conversion rate, such as Cherry Valley Meat Duck, Digao Meat Duck, etc. Make sure the ducklings are healthy, lively, disease-free, have neat feathers, loud calls and strong legs.

2. Breeding environment

The duck house should be kept dry, ventilated, warm and have good lighting conditions. At the same time, regular disinfection should be carried out to reduce the chance of disease transmission. Reasonable stocking density can avoid overcrowding of ducks and reduce the occurrence of diseases. Generally speaking, 6 to 8 meat ducks can be raised per square meter.

3. Feeding method

Ducklings can start eating one day after hatching. Before starting to eat, they need to be fed with "boiled water". Appropriate amounts of glucose and vitamin C can be added to the drinking water. Then gradually transition to compound feed and adjust the nutritional composition and feeding amount of the feed according to the growth stage of the broiler ducks. Keep drinking water clean and sufficient, change it regularly and avoid water pollution.

4. Pig blood for weight gain

Feeding ducks with fresh pig blood can promote rapid weight gain in ducks. The specific method is to crush fresh pig blood and mix it into the feed to feed ducks. This method can make the ducks grow fast, especially for the weight gain of meat ducks.

5. Strengthen disease prevention and control

According to the local epidemic situation, meat ducks are vaccinated regularly to improve their immunity. During the peak season of epidemics, appropriate use of medications should be used for prevention to reduce the occurrence of diseases. When a suspected case is found, it should be isolated and observed immediately to prevent the spread of the disease.

6. Reasonably control the time of release

Generally speaking, under normal breeding and management conditions, meat ducks can be put on the market when they are 6 to 7 weeks old, weigh about 3 kilograms, and their feathers are basically fully grown. However, the specific time of marketing still needs to be considered comprehensively based on factors such as market demand and feeding costs.

The above is an introduction to how long it takes for meat ducks to be marketed. Seven days before the ducks are marketed, farmers can gradually increase the energy and protein content in the feed to increase the growth rate of duck muscles and increase the yield of duck meat.