Ballyrichard
Duck And Goose Hatchery
For more advice on bird rearing, get in contact with Ballyrichard Duck And Goose Hatchery today +353 (86) 2099768 / +353 (04) 0232384
Aylesbury ducks can be fattened and also kept for egg laying. They can be processed for meat when 7-8 weeks old. Between weeks 9-14 they get a new set of feathers and plucking is difficult. From weeks 14-17 heavier weights are achieved with males achieving weights of 10-12 lbs and heavier and females from 9-11 lbs. After week 17 birds move to a reproduction mode and with good management, egg laying will commence by week 30.
Feeding
For good results correct feeding is important. A chick starter crumb that is suitable for ducks (e.g. Red Mills Chick Starter) should be fed ad-lib for the first 2-3 week. Then the protein needs are reduced and a grower pellet diet is sufficient.
• Keep food and water at a distance from the heat source.
▪ Always ensure that water is available with food.
▪ Ducks fir fattening by week 8 should have food available ad-lib for best results. After week 8 the growth rate slows down and food conversion is not as efficient.
▪ A 250-watt infra-red lamp suspended 15 inches above the bedding, will provide heat for 50-60 day old ducklings. Gradually raise the heating lamp when weaning off heat, A hardboard surround will keep out draughts.
▪ Fattening ducks grow twice as fast as chickens and sufficient space should be allowed.
▪ Ducklings can be reared on straw, wood shaving or on wire mesh (i/2 inch). Straw is very satisfactory from day 1 provided a clean supply is maintained
For more advice on the rearing of ducklings, get in contact with Ballyrichard Duck And Goose Hatchery today.
+353 (86) 2099768 / +353 (04) 0232384
For more advice on bird rearing, get in contact with Ballyrichard Duck And Goose Hatchery today
Care Of Goslings
Feeding
Finishing
For more information on Gosling raising, get in contact with Ballyrichard Duck And Goose Hatchery today.
+353 (86) 2099768 / +353 (04) 0232384