MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE OF JINDING DUCK UNDER SEMI-SCAVENGING SYSTEM AT NOAGON

Abstract

The study was conducted in three different semi scavenging duck farms in Sapahar Thana at Naogaon Districts from 10 May, 2013 to 6 September 2013. The aim of the study understands the management practices and production performance of Jinding duck in the semi scavenging farming system. The management conditions of the studied farms was observed by frequent visit the farms and data on live weight gain and egg production data were collected through a structured questionnaire and face to face interview of the farmer. The live weight gain of ducklings was recorded after 7 days interval by random sampling of 15 ducklings from a flock of 500. The egg production data was recorded on daily basis in farm record sheet. The study shows that the duckling obtains from rice husk hatchery attain 588.33 gm body weight within 35 days while fed broiler starter feed. Better egg production percentage of 61% was observed at 31 weeks of ages in farm 2 while poor production of 51% is recorded as the age of 39 weeks at farm 3. A clear indication of seasonal variability in duck production is observed in the study. Farmers do not vaccinate their flocks and little veterinary care was provided in the studied flocks. The egg production percentage is below to the standard but the body weight gain of ducklings was at standard level during the study period.