CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What are the differences between Muscovy ducklings and Mallard ducklings? How to distinguish between laying ducklings and Mallard ducklings?

1. What is the difference between Muscovy ducklings and Mallard ducklings?

[Muscovy duck] Also known as knob-headed duck, foreign duck, musk duck, scientific name Cairna moschata, it is the same species but different genus as common domestic duck. Muscovy duck is mainly produced in Gutian, Fuzhou suburbs and Longhai, and is distributed in Fuqing, Putian, Jinjiang, Changtai, Longyan, Datian, Pucheng and other cities and counties. The main production area in northern Fujian is in Gutian County, where black Muscovy ducks are raised, and male ducks are transported to various places in eastern Fujian and northern Fujian to produce "half-Muscovy ducks". [Shutter duck] Shaoxing Muscovy duck has a unique feather color, with brown spots on the white-gray feathers, hence the name. Shaoxing Muscovy duck is one of my country's excellent egg-laying duck breeds, known as the "Pearl of Poultry". It has the characteristics of small size, fast growth, low feed and high egg production. Shaoyu Plain is the origin and breeding center of Shaoxing Muscovy duck, with unique advantages. Muscovy duck originated in the tropical regions of Central and South America, and our province has a long history of breeding.

2. How to distinguish between egg-laying ducklings and mallard ducklings?

The distinction method is as follows

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. What are the differences between Muscovy ducklings and Shelduck ducklings?

1. Different types

Muscovy ducks are different species from common domestic ducks. Muscovy ducks are mute ducks, while domestic ducks are mallards.

2. Different appearance

The appearance of Muscovy ducks is obviously different from that of ordinary ducks. Muscovy ducks have a body shape that is pointed in front and narrow in the back, and are long and oval. They have a large head, short neck, short and narrow bill, well-developed beak and claws, broad and plump chest, and a long and thin tail. They do not have enlarged buttocks like domestic ducks. There are red or black tumors at the base of the beak and on both sides of the head muscles. They do not grow feathers, so they can be clearly distinguished.

3. Different colors of feathers

The feathers of Muscovy ducks are generally white, black, and black and white, with a few being silver-gray; while the feathers of ordinary ducks are generally white, tawny, sparrow-colored, etc.

4. What food do Mallard ducklings eat?

It is best for ducklings to eat mainly feed. 1. Ducklings refer to ducklings that are 3 to 10 days old. During this period, the best food for ducklings is easily digestible, rich, and nutritious powdered feed, which contains vitamins A, D, E, K and other nutrients, which are beneficial to the growth of ducklings. 2. In addition, ducklings also need fresh water, which generally needs to be changed 2-3 times a day to keep it clean and hygienic. Appropriate eggs, starch, protein and other foods that are helpful for growth also need to be added.

5. How much does a Mallard duckling cost?

The price of male and female mallard ducklings is different. Generally, the price of female mallard ducklings is about 4 yuan. The price of male mallard ducklings is very cheap, about 2 yuan.

6. 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.

7. What issues should be paid attention to when raising Dongtou Mallard ducklings?

1. Growth temperature

Temperature has a great impact on the growth, development and survival rate of Mallard ducklings. Ducklings have less down and their development is not yet complete, so they have poor resistance. Farmers should judge the ambient temperature based on the ducklings' daily activities and performance. Generally, when the temperature is low, ducklings will automatically approach the source of heat and gather together to make sharp calls. When the temperature is high, they will stay away from the source of heat and drink less water and eat less.

2. Drying of duck house

Although Mallards are waterfowl, they are actually afraid of humidity, especially for ducklings under 30 days old. Humidity has a great impact on their health. If the temperature in the duck house is low and the humidity is high, it is easy for ducklings to catch colds, have diarrhea and other problems. If the temperature is high and the humidity is high, the ducklings will have a decreased appetite, weakened resistance and increased morbidity. For ducklings under 10 days old, the relative humidity in the room can be maintained at 55%. For ducklings after 10 days old and before 20 days old, the relative humidity in the room can be maintained at 60%.

3. Stocking density

Ducklings grow very fast, so the feeding density should be adjusted according to their growth. If the density is too high, it is easy to cause the ducks to be crowded and slow down their growth and development, or peck each other's feathers and anus. If the density is too low, the farmers' profits will be reduced. In order to avoid these problems, we must determine the appropriate feeding density according to their physical development.

Management of Mallard Duckling Breeding

4. Light exposure time

Newly born mallards are very weak. To prevent them from being frightened and crushed, they should be exposed to light during the first three days after birth. Natural light can be used during the day and night lights can be used at night. After they grow to three weeks old, they can be exposed to natural light completely. However, ducklings should not be exposed to sunlight for a long time during the day. If they are exposed to sunlight for a long time, it will have an adverse effect on their health.

5. Management during the growth period

After the age of four weeks, the bones, muscles and feathers of the mallards grow fastest. During this period, their foraging ability is particularly strong and the volume of their stomachs will continue to increase. Therefore, the amount of feeding can be appropriately increased to meet the ducklings' demand for food and the nutrients they need for growth and development, laying a good foundation for their later growth.

6. Pay attention to the stocking time

After 10 days of age, if the weather is good and the temperature is high, the duck can be released at noon. At the beginning, the release time is about one hour, and then it can be gradually extended as the ducklings grow older. Water can also be added during release. The time of releasing water should be gradually extended from 15 minutes to half an hour to an hour, and finally transition to free water play. When releasing ducks, farmers should choose a place with excellent green feed, and pay attention to the fact that at this stage, concentrated feed should be supplemented at least four times a day to ensure the physical development of the ducklings.

Matters Needing Attention in Raising Mallard Ducklings

The above are the matters concerning the breeding of mallard ducklings. As long as the 6 points introduced in the article are done well, there will be no problem in improving the survival rate of ducklings and ensuring breeding benefits. Do you have anything else to add about mallard duck breeding?

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8. What is the difference between water duck seedlings and landlubber seedlings?

1. Different appearance

The young of landlubber is relatively sturdy, with a large head with a reticulate corona, a short and thick neck, and an oblong body. The young of water duck is smaller, with no reticulate corona on its head, only pappus.

2. Different colors

The feathers of young landlubbers are generally pure black or pure white, bright and shiny, and the color of the duck eggs is grayish white. The feathers of young water ducks are brightly colored, including green, brown-red, purple-blue, etc., and the color of the duck eggs is green.

9. Will the price of Mallard ducklings increase in the second half of 2021?

No, generally ducklings are bought in the first half of the year, and the purchase is less in the second half of the year, so the price will be cheaper.

10. I want to buy ducklings. Are ducklings sold in winter?

Ducklings are available all year round. The ducklings that are purchased can be dehumidified by using a heat lamp or a heat furnace. In summer, it is enough to keep warm for 7 days, and the insulation temperature is suitable at 30 degrees. In autumn and winter, the insulation time can be extended for a few days.