Duck Farming - Importance of Keeping Farm Records If You Want a Profitable Duck Business

It is worth keeping a record of what happens on
your farm. Normally for a short term and
for a small flock you can remember the most
important information. Not every one finds
keeping records easy or useful. It seems a
hassle, but it is fun. But if you plan in
keeping ducks for a longer time and if you want
to make a business you need to keep track of
what happens. Depending on your type of business
you can keep track of:

1) how many eggs are laid every day
2) how much food you give every day
3) the costs you make on feeding and health care

4) the investment you have made to build a shed
5) which ducks are good breeders and which are
not
6) how many eggs you incubate and the date you
have put them to incubate
7) how many eggs hatch
8) how many of the hatched ducklings survive and
how many die

This is not a complete list, neither a
compulsory list. You decide yourself of which
information you keep a record, depending on the
type of your business.The information you gather
can help you to make management decisions or help
you to find a solution to a problem. For example:

1) When you know when you put eggs to incubate,
you can calculate the date that they will hatch.
You can then prepare for caring for the ducklings
in time..
2) You can estimate when you will need to
replace ducks as they reach the end of their
productive period.

The most critical element of duck farming is
finding the right breed for you. You may refer
to a duck farming guide and learn what breed
would be suitable for you. Some breeds are
raised for the purposes of their meat and eggs.
Some breeds are ornamental while others can help
you in breeding. Studying will help acquaint you
with the diverse breeds that you may choose to
raise.

Duck farming is fun and rewarding, too. It can
also be a great source of livelihood. Certainly,
you will need to have the right duck farming
guide so that you will be able to get the full
benefits. Ducks are known to be strong birds.
They are not affected easily by some bird
diseases not like turkeys and chickens. However,
you still need to practice proper care. Hope this
simple duck farming guide gave a head start in
your new exciting venture.

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