Day Old Local Duck | Half Carton (15 Ducklings)

Description

Day Old Local Duck | Half Carton (15 Ducklings) are newly hatched, hardy, and fast-growing indigenous duck breeds known for their excellent adaptability, disease resistance, and productivity in both meat and egg production.
These ducklings are sourced from healthy, disease-free parent stocks and are carefully handled, vaccinated, and packed in ventilated cartons containing 15 ducklings each for safe transport.

They are ideal for smallholder farmers, backyard rearing, and commercial duck farms, offering high survival rates and excellent performance under local conditions.

Features OF Day Old Local Duck | Half Carton (15 Ducklings):

1. Day-old healthy ducklings: vigorous and active.
2. Pure local breed: well adapted to tropical and rural environments.
3. Strong immunity & disease resistance.
4. Dual-purpose breed: suitable for both eggs and meat.
5. Fast-growing and requires low-maintenance feed.
6. Packed 30 ducklings per carton with safe, ventilated packaging.
7. Suitable for free-range, semi-intensive, or intensive systems.

Technical Details:

Rearing & Management:

1. Brooding Period: Keep ducklings warm (28–32°C) for the first 3 weeks.

2. Feeding: Provide high-protein duck starter feed and clean water.

3. Housing: Ensure dry bedding and good ventilation.

4. Vaccination: Follow local veterinary vaccination schedules.

5. Lighting: Provide adequate light for warmth and feeding activity.

Importance:

• Excellent choice for farmers seeking low-input, high-return poultry.

• Highly adaptable to local climates and feeding resources.

• Contributes to sustainable rural poultry systems.

• Provides high-quality meat and nutrient-rich eggs.

How to Care / Use:

1. Brooding:

   • Maintain temperature between 30–32°C during the first week.

   • Reduce the temperature gradually by 2–3°C weekly.

2. Feeding:

   • Provide duck starter feed with balanced nutrients.

   • Ensure clean, fresh water is always available.

3. Housing:

   • Keep the pen dry, well-ventilated, and predator-proof.

   • Allow enough floor space for free movement.

4. Health:

   • Monitor regularly for signs of illness.

   • Follow recommended vaccination and biosecurity schedules.

Applications:

• Commercial duck meat and egg production.

• Backyard or small-scale poultry farming.

• Organic or free-range poultry setups.

• Breeding and replacement stock.