How to raise ducklings? How long does it take to keep them warm?

1, duck nest selection: it can be fed and caged in a three-dimensional box, which can be covered with some warm grass or padding. 2. Temperature management: The newly hatched ducklings should do a good job of heat preservation and gradually cool down with the increase of age. 3. Feed feeding: provide fresh, nutritious, moderate-sized and digestible feed for ducklings. 4. Environmental sanitation: During the feeding period, the padding should be replaced every three days, and the feces and food residues should be cleaned up. 5. Timely stocking: After feeding the ducklings for a period of time, if the weather clears up, you can put the ducklings outside in the lawn or orchard for stocking.

First, how to raise ducklings?

1, duck nest selection

The duckling's constitution is very fragile. Duck nests should not only provide some necessary factors for their growth, but also make rational use of space. Many people will adopt the method of three-dimensional box to raise and cage. In this way, not only the illumination is sufficient, the drainage and ventilation are good, but also the ventilation effect is good. Spread some warm grass or stuffing inside to keep the ducklings warm.

2. Temperature management

The temperature adjustment ability of ducklings is poor, so the newly hatched ducklings should keep warm, and the temperature of the brood house should be kept at about 32℃ to prevent colds and diarrhea. In winter, it is best to buy an incandescent light bulb and hang it 30-50cm above the duck nest, and put the box next to the radiator to keep warm. Pay attention to the light intensity should not be too large, so as not to affect the growth of ducklings. With the increase of age, the temperature gradually drops. Generally, the daily temperature difference shall not exceed 4℃, and the minimum temperature shall not be lower than 15℃. ..

3. Feed feeding

To breed ducklings, it is necessary to provide them with fresh, nutritious, moderate and digestible feed. Generally, you can choose special feed for ducklings and mix some vegetable leaves, so that the ducklings will be healthier and will not be picky about food. Generally, ducklings are provided with open food within 36 hours after hatching, and the principle of eating less and eating more meals is adopted. After hatching 15 days, they can be provided with feed such as rice, cooked rice and cornflakes. Usually the ducklings are fed 7-8 times on the first Sunday, 6 times on the second Sunday, 5 times on the third Sunday, and 4 times a day after the fourth week.

4. Environmental sanitation

Ducklings can't blow when hatched, so they can only be raised in duck houses. Therefore, it is necessary to do a good job in cleaning the duck house. During the feeding period, the padding should be changed every three days, and the feces and food residues should be cleaned up. Moreover, the trough and sink should be disinfected to ensure hygiene and avoid pests and diseases.

5, timely stocking

After feeding the ducklings for a period of time, if the weather clears up, you can put the ducklings outside on the lawn or orchard for stocking. In the process of stocking, ducks will feed on their own, which can not only exercise their digestive ability, enhance their physique, but also exercise their foraging ability. In spring and autumn, it is more appropriate to purchase goods in the afternoon. In summer, we usually stock up as early as possible or after the temperature drops in the afternoon. In winter, we can only stock up when the weather is fine and the temperature is high.

Second, how many days should the ducklings be kept warm?

1. Newly hatched ducklings usually need more than 20 days to keep warm. However, due to the different physical qualities of each duck, the specific heat preservation time needs to be determined according to the actual situation.

2. Ducks are generally raised, and the temperature under the umbrella is generally required to be 32-30℃ and the room temperature is 25-24℃ in the first week; Then decrease1-2℃ every week; From the fifth week, the room temperature should be kept at 18-20℃ (laying ducks can be as low as 1-2℃).

3. Whether the temperature of brooding is suitable can also be seen from the state of ducklings. When the temperature is suitable, the ducklings are evenly distributed in the whole brooding area, and there is basically no duckbill breathing; When the temperature is too low, ducks will gather together and then shrink their necks and shrug their shoulders to get close to the heat source.