CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How many days does it take for a laying duckling to lay eggs? How to distinguish between laying ducklings and mallards?

1. How many days does it take for laying ducklings to lay eggs?

Laying ducks start laying eggs at around 120 days old. The first year is a peak period for egg laying, and the egg laying rate gradually decreases in the next two years. The egg laying rate generally decreases by 5% to 10% in the second laying year, and decreases more in the third laying year. The egg laying rate in the first year is basically around 180 to 200 eggs.

The peak egg-laying period of laying ducks generally lasts for 4-5 months. Generally, laying ducks are in good health and are fed scientifically. The egg-laying rate can reach 90% or more at 28 weeks of age, which is the peak egg-laying period. The duration of the peak egg-laying period is affected by the breed, feed, duck house environment, temperature, management and other conditions.

2. How to distinguish between ducklings, laying ducks and Mallards?

First, the difference between varieties: Muscovy ducks are mainly meat-producing ducks, while egg-laying ducks are mainly egg-laying ducks. Beijing White Duck and Cherry Valley Meat Duck are meat ducks, while Shaoxing Muscovy ducks are egg-laying ducks. Gaoyou Muscovy ducks are both egg- and meat-producing ducks.

Second, ducks have different body shapes. Meat ducks are large and compact, while egg-laying ducks are small and slender.

3. Meat ducks are fat and have more subcutaneous fat, while laying ducks are slightly thin and have less fat.

Fourth, the breeding cycle of meat ducks is short, and they are marketed in 40-100 days, while laying ducks are eliminated at least once a year.

3. Are young ducks or ducklings better for laying ducks?

Young ducks are good, which refers to the period from 41 days old to before laying, also known as reserve ducks. Ducks at this stage are better to raise, with strong physique, agile movements, strong foraging ability, tolerance to roughage, strong adaptability to climate, and fast growth and development.

Egg-laying ducks after the adolescent period are called adult ducks, that is, ducks that are capable of laying eggs.

4. How long is the egg-laying cycle of laying ducks?

About 350 days.

Generally, laying ducks can lay eggs at around 5 months of age. Generally, the utilization period of laying ducks is about 350 days (150-500 days of age), which is the first egg-laying year. After that, the production performance of laying ducks decreases year by year, and it is generally not suitable to be retained.

Strictly speaking, if we don't take into account the economic benefits and the input-output ratio, laying ducks can lay eggs for 4 or 5 years. Some laying ducks can still lay eggs after being raised for 6 years. Of course, this is mainly the laying ducks raised by farmers. If it is professionally raised or industrially raised, they will not be raised for so many years.

The utilization period of professionally raised laying ducks is about one year, that is, from the 150th day after the ducks hatch to the 500th day after they start laying eggs, which is about 350 days. The eggs laid by laying ducks during this period are the best in both quality and quantity. In other words, the egg-laying period of laying ducks is about 350 days.

5. How long does it take for laying ducks to lay eggs after molting?

Laying ducks generally molt periodically after about 350 days, and they stop molting in late summer and early autumn every year. In order to increase egg production, artificial forced molting can be used to shorten the molting time of laying ducks. No food or water can be given for the first two days, and water can be given on the 3rd to 5th days. From the 6th day, half of the normal amount of feed can be fed and water can be given, and normal molting can be resumed on the 7th day to promote fast and uniform molting.

6. The laying duck has molted and stopped laying eggs. Is there any way to make it lay eggs faster?

1. Nutritional supplement should be timely

Increasing the animal protein raw materials in the feed and doubling the addition of multiple vitamins to supplement nutrition will be more conducive to increasing the nutrition of laying ducks and increasing egg production.

2. Reasonable feeding

The amount of concentrate for feeding autumn ducks should be determined by the egg production rate of the ducks. If the egg production rate of the ducks is above 50%, more concentrate can be added. Otherwise, some green feed can be fed or the amount of bran in the concentrate can be increased, while the amount of carbohydrate raw materials can be reduced.

7. Egg-laying duck farming, is there any impact on egg production in winter?

The production of duck eggs is low in winter. In winter, the weather is cold, and the suitable temperature for ducks to lay eggs is 13-20℃. Too low or too high a temperature will cause a decrease in egg production. Therefore, maintaining a relatively stable ambient temperature is the key to high and stable production of laying ducks in winter. The main measures are: duck house maintenance, deep straw insulation, and erection of windbreaks

8. What are the egg-laying habits of mandarin ducks?

The Mandarin Duck has an oblong body shape that is pointed in front and narrow in the back. It has a large head, short neck, short and narrow beak, well-developed serrations inside the beak, a flat and broad chest, a long and thin tail, and red tumors at the base of the beak and around the eye sockets.

Male mandarin ducks are larger than female mandarin ducks. The claws of mandarin ducks are very sharp, especially the claws of male mandarin ducks are sharp and hard, so the claws must be cut at the same time as the beak is cut (also using a beak cutter).

Claw cutting can prevent mandarin ducks and ducks from stepping on or scratching each other when chasing, fighting, and mating, thus maintaining a beautiful appearance of the ducks' bodies. It can also prevent the ducks' claws from injuring people when catching them, making breeding operations easier.

When mandarin ducks enter maturity, they eat a lot and excrete a lot. The pens must be cleaned every day and some of the bedding replaced to keep them clean, dry and well-ventilated. Doors and windows must be opened to increase ventilation and artificial forced ventilation and cooling should be used when necessary.

Resting in a dark room helps fattening quickly. The pens should use long-term lighting (10 to 14 hours a day) and exercise should be minimized.

During the rearing period, feed more sulfur-containing amino acids, such as fish meal, feather meal, etc. Be careful not to over-stock and over-intensify the light.

9. How many eggs does a sword duck lay?

The sword duck lays about 100 to 110 eggs a year.

The average age of the sword duck is 172.88 days, and the age of the egg is 153 days. The first egg-laying cycle after the start of laying is the longest, with 35-40 eggs laid in a row. After that, the number of eggs laid in each egg-laying cycle can be stabilized at 13-15 eggs; the annual egg production is 100-110 eggs, and the highest individual can reach 160 eggs. It has brooding. According to the measurement of 110 sword duck eggs, the average egg weight is 71.50 grams, the egg shape is oval, the egg shape index is 1.39, and the eggshell is jade white.

The scientific name of the sword duck is Cairna moschata, also known as the fragrant quail goose and musk duck. It is a different species from the common domestic duck. The Muscovy duck is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. This rare bird is a kind of duck-like poultry of the Anatidae family, which is similar to a goose but not a goose, and similar to a duck but not a duck. It is larger than a duck but smaller than a goose. It is said that it has a breeding history of more than 300 years. It is a rare famous, special and excellent product at home and abroad. It is absolutely not available in other places. It is only with the reform and opening up that breeding has been promoted throughout the country, but breeding is mainly concentrated in the south.

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10. What are the duck breeds that produce double yolk eggs?

At present, there are many varieties on the market, among which the most common variety is the mini duck. The yolk of this variety is bright in color, the protein quality is uniform, and the nutritional value is very high. In addition, there are varieties such as Ya Geese and Ai Ya that are often used to produce double-yolk duck eggs. These varieties have a higher yolk content and a lower protein content, and are suitable for making materials for baked goods such as cakes and cheese. In fact, different origins, different seasons, and different feeding methods have a great impact on the quality and yield of double-yolk egg-laying ducks, so choosing the right variety and scientific feeding management are very important for obtaining high-quality double-yolk egg-laying ducks.