List of five common diseases of duck:- 1. Duck Plague 2. Duck Cholera 3. Aflatoxicosis 4. Botulism 5. Parasitic Diseases. Disease # 1. Duck Plague: Cause: Serious outbreak of duck plagues, also known as duck virus enteritis, can cause 80-90% mortality in flocks of all ages. It is a highly contagious disease and strikes swiftly without warning. Symptoms: Birds become [...]
The following points highlight the three methods by which ducks can be reared. The methods are: 1. Intensive System 2. Semi-Intensive System 3. Free Range System. Method # 1. Intensive System: Under intensive system ducks are reared on deep litter till they attain the age of 16 weeks. A confined space of 3 sq. ft. per bird is allowed. As [...]
Breeds of the duck can be classified into three main groups: (A) Egg types consisting of Khaki Campbell and Indian Runner breeds. (B) Meat type consisting of White Pekin, Muscovy and Aylesbury breeds. (C) Ornamental type consisting of Crested White breed. (A) Duck Reared for Egg Production: These breeds are reared for production of eggs: (1) Khaki Campbell: The khaki [...]