CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to raise Call ducklings?

How to raise Call ducklings?

1. Prepare equipment

You need to prepare an incubator, thermometer, ceramic lamp, food and water bowl, pet urine pad, drinking water, glucose, duck food, etc.

2. Temperature lighting

(1) Temperature: 1-3 days old, the temperature is 37.3-30 degrees; 4-7 days old, the temperature is 28-26 degrees; 8-14 days old, the temperature is 24-22 degrees; after 15 days old, the temperature is above 20 degrees, and weaning is gradually completed. Avoid large fluctuations in temperature in the brooding room.

(2) Humidity: On the 1st to 3rd day, the appropriate relative humidity in the brooding room is 65-70%, which is close to the humidity inside the machine when the ducklings are hatched. This prevents the ducklings from losing a large amount of water in their bodies due to breathing dry air, which would affect the normal function of the body. Then gradually reduce the ambient humidity.

(3) Ventilation: It should not be stuffy, but also prevent drafts and temperature fluctuations from causing colds and poor growth in ducklings.

3. Drinking water

(1) Boiled water: Ducklings must drink water within 12 hours after hatching. A small amount of glucose and vitamin C (available at pharmacies) can be added to the water.

(2) Feeding: Within 12 hours after the ducklings hatch, prepare the ducklings’ starter feed. The “feed less and more often” system should be adopted, that is, feed them 7 to 8 times a day. The amount of each feed is very small, but the ducklings must be full. Choose starter feed and cooked egg yolks.

4. Launch

Putting ducklings in water can promote their activities and increase their food intake. Therefore, they should be trained to go in water 5 days after hatching. Put the ducklings in a small basin with the water temperature equivalent to that of the brooding room and the depth to wet the ducklings' feet. Do this twice a day for no more than 10 minutes each time. Then gradually increase the water depth and the time. Depending on the weather and temperature, when the weather is warm and there is no wind, you can take the ducklings to a larger clean water area for exercise.

5. Hygiene

The brooding boxes and swimming basins should be frequently changed, cleaned and disinfected. Keep them clean and dry. The food bowls and water containers should be frequently washed and disinfected to reduce the chances of pathogens surviving and multiplying.