Physiological characteristics of laying ducks
2025-03-28
Laying ducks are bold
Compared to their youth, laying ducks become gradually bolder after starting to lay eggs, daring to approach strangers.
Laying ducks have a large food intake and good appetite
Regardless of whether they are kept in pens or allowed to graze, laying ducks (especially high-yielding ducks) are the most diligent in foraging. They wake up early in the morning, search for food outside after leaving the coop, forage everywhere when grazing, are the first to respond when fed, and eagerly compete for food. In the afternoon, when they are herded back or return to the coop, even though they are already full, they still want to eat, always lagging behind, reluctantly leaving the pasture.
Laying ducks are docile and like to be solitary
After starting to lay eggs, ducks become docile. After entering the coop, they lie down alone, rest quietly, do not run around or make noise, and prefer to move alone when grazing.
Laying ducks have a strong metabolism and high feed requirements
Due to continuous egg laying, the consumption of nutrients is particularly high. For example, if a duck lays one egg a day, weighing 65g, it requires 8.75g of crude protein (calculated based on 13.5% crude protein content in the whole egg) and 9.43g of crude fat (calculated based on 14.5% crude fat content in the whole egg). In addition, it also needs a large amount of inorganic salts and various vitamins. If the nutrients in the feed are not comprehensive, or if certain elements are lacking, egg production will decrease, such as reduced egg number, delayed laying time, rough eggshells, decreased body weight, loose feathers, poor appetite, slow reaction, fear of water, etc. Therefore, laying ducks require higher quality feed.
Laying ducks require a quiet environment and a regular life
Under normal circumstances, ducks lay eggs between 1 and 2 am. At this time, it is late at night and quiet, which is most suitable for the special requirements of duck reproduction. If the lighting is suddenly stopped at this time (power outage or kerosene lamp blown out by the wind) or someone approaches, it will cause disturbance, panic, and affect egg laying. Except for the egg-laying time, the operating procedures and the breeding environment should be kept as stable as possible. Outsiders are not allowed to enter or leave the coop at will, and various birds and animals are prevented from running in and out of the coop. In terms of management, when to release the ducks, when to feed, and when to rest, all follow a certain order and are strictly enforced. Changing the number of meals or making major adjustments to the types of feed will disrupt the physiological functions of the ducks, resulting in reduced or stopped production.
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