Benefits of Duck farming

Did you know that duck farming is way more lucrative and less expensive than any other type of poultry farming?! Perhaps you've been wondering what exactly is the economic importance of duck farming and how does it beat other types of poultry farming?! Or you are planning to start your own duck farm. Here are some of the benefits of duck farming, you should know.....

Duck farming is a very lucrative aspect of poultry farming which dates back to about 4,000 years ago and ever since then it has been gaining ground as one of the most lucrative source of income for farmers.Even though as it may be, a lot of individuals are not aware of the outstanding benefits of having a duck farm.

BENEFITS OF DUCK FARMING

The following are some of the benefits of duck farming;

- Good source of meat

Do you know?! That Duck meat is an excellent source of protein and protein  keeps us healthy by building and repairing our muscles, skin and blood tissues. Duck meat is an excellent source of iron, providing 50% of the iron that we need in a day. Iron helps make healthy blood that flows through our bodies, giving us energy and making us grow. It is considered red meat; just like beef as there is little/no difference in terms of looks and taste. Some duck produce more meat than other so it is left to you to decide which one you would like to own

Examples of meat ducks: American pekin, German pekin, Rouen, Black Swedish, Silver appleyards e.t.c

- Rich source of eggs

Did you know that a duck (depending on the breed) is capable of laying up to 350 eggs per year compared to that of chickens around 250 per year. Examples of ducks bred for egg production is the “khaki campbell”

Duck eggs are a larger than large-sized chicken eggs. With a yoke twice bigger than that of a chicken. They're also an excellent source of protein, fat, and a wide range of vitamins and minerals. Ducks compared to chickens have a longer egg-production life.

-Growth rate

Most Mallard-derived ducks especially the ones bred for meat reach market size as just 3months of age and are ready for consumption.

-Low mortality rate 

Ducks are hardy birds; very resistant to diseases. Compared to chickens, ducks are capable of withstanding and surviving a number of avian diseases that are quite fatal in chicken and other poultry birds.

-Low cost of maintenance (Housing and feeding)

Ducks require less complex structure/sophisticated housing as you can practice both free range system as well as barn/closed system. They do well in both cases as long as they have easy access to a body of water and are fed properly.

Ducks enjoy free ranging so you won't spend much on feeding expenses if you can practice free ranging. Their diet while on free range includes.

These are a few of the benefits you gain from duck farming and they are a lot more if you do it right. Presently the average income of a duck farmer is roughly about $15 per hour or $30,540, according to the Economic Research Institute. it a most takes a year or more (depending on how you approach it) to turn a duck farm business into a full-time profitable endeavor but it's worth every bit of your time and investment.For a small farm you can start with as small as 10-20 birds and before the end of the year, you own a large flock of birds.

if you're interested in starting a duck farm today, You can visit the nearest duck market/farm or contact us at R.A.W to get started. 

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