May 19, 2018

Duck Raising

Remote coastal areas often lack the supply of poultry meat and eggs essential to good nutrition and health. If it is available, the price is more expensive compared to urban centers. One alternative is duck (itik or bibi) raising. Duck raising does not need much labor and care. This allows mothers, children or other members of the family to engage in a profitable food-based enterprise. Ducks are efficient producers of animal protein for the family and provide extra income. Ducks require simple shelter, are resistant to common poultry diseases and can thrive on feeds locally available. It is an economical, useful and multipurpose water fowl appropriate to coastal areas. They grow best along watered areas. The presence of mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs in most coastal areas are rich natural sources of food. Ducks are voracious eaters and efficient scavengers. In many coastal areas where malarial disease is prevalent (because of the presence of mosquito larvae that thrive in brackishwater), duck raising can minimize-if not control-its incidence by feeding on mosquito larvae (worm-like). However, a few crops in coastal areas can also be destroyed by ducks.
Duck (itik or bibi) 
Breeds 
The traditional multipurpose breed is white or black; the most commonly raised in most rural areas, it can lay 100-120 eggs per year. The improved Pateros breed can lay 120-200 eggs per year. The egg-type Khaki Campbell breed can lay 200-250 eggs per year. Newly-introduced hybrid-egg types, like CV-2000, can lay 250 eggs and up. The recommended breeds for coastal areas are Muscovy and Pateros (mixed colors). 

Different production methods 
 There are four commonly used production systems in the Philippines. 

Scavenging system This is most widely used in coastal and inland areas. A flock of 3 and below are allowed to range free over the village and return to the homeyard in the evening. 
Herding system Growing or laying ducks is allowed into wet lands, irrigation areas or harvested paddy fields scavenging for food during the day. They are herded into enclosures during the evening and night. If the natural feed supply is exhausted, they are transferred to other feeding sites. 
Landing system This is common in South Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia, where vast tracts of swamplands are available. The ducks arc provided with floating houses with fences on rafts. They feed on aquatic animals and plants given to them or by scavenging. 
Confinement or intensive system This is practiced by commercial growers with large flocks of more than 100 birds. They are kept in pen systems with shelters and are fed with available, commercial feeds. 

Proposed design of duck shelter in coastal areas. 

Management and care 
 A household may start with 15 birds of 13 female (ducks) and 2 males (drakes), as its source of food and income. Most houses within tidal fluctuations have their own open porch for drying fish, etc. One can build the ducks' shelter under the porch or under the house. A one-half meter clearance from the highest tide level area should be allowed below the flooring of the ducks' house. A three-feet clearance from the family house floor to the ducks' house floor is enough. This can be done by using bamboo slats that are closely nailed to the flooring. Bamboo fences may also be provided. Place rice straw or other grass materials on the floor as litter. Provide nests for laying or brooding. One can use bamboo, discarded tires or other containers as feeders. Also, provide ladders. Ducks in coastal areas usually perform well because of the presence of aquatic and marine animals, like fish, snails, larvae, etc., and water plants, such as algae and grasses which they can feed on. Supplemental feeding may be done with kitchen leftovers, trash fish, rice bran, corn, cassava and other grains that can be bought for extra feeding, if necessary. Allow at least two to three ducks to brood their eggs as replacement stocks. The rest of the eggs may be used for family consumption and/or sale. Peak laying of ducks is 18 months after six to seven months. Dispose or sell all the flock after the 1 8-month period, if there is a replacement available. If the village has a history of recurring common fowl, diseases like Avian Pest, Fowl Pox and Fowl Cholera, request the services of the Municipal Livestock Technician for vaccination of the birds. 

Economics of production—duck raising 
 Raising ducks may be a profitable project, especially in a rice-growing area with sufficient supply of water. Based on the experience of Mr. Antero Villareal of Barangay Plaridel, Llanera, Nueva Ecija, who started with only 200 ducklings in his 500-sq-m backyard and P7,000 as seed capital, a net profit of P17,850 from sales of fresh duck eggs was realized after five months. In 1987, he again bought 2,500 female ducklings at P8.50 each from Pampanga. He earned a net profit of P 150,000 from the eggs laid by 900 ducks in 1989 and used the money to buy the 20,000 sq m ricefield he is cultivating. Today, he owns a balut factory and his 800 ducks provide most of his freshegg requirements: 600 for sale daily; 2,000 for salted eggs; 12,000 for balut production every three days; and 3,000 for hatching every week. His market extends up to the Munoz-San Jose City area (Greenfields, June 1993). Source: IIRR

30 comments:

  1. Hi! im not yet a an itik grower..but i do have a number of pet itiks in my backyard together with some other chickens but separate pens..however,lately, im experiencing some deaths in my pet ducks. all of a sudden their getting weak and not eating anymore and they die after a few hours..can i have an advice on this..because im planning into venturing in duck business in the future..thank you very much!

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  2. Hi! im not an itik grower yet but i do have a few itik pets in my backyard together with some chickens in separate pens..I feed them with pellets 3x a day and change their water regularly..However, im experiencing a few deaths on my ducks lately..they eat well today then the next, they simply stop eating and get weak, and die after a few hours..can you give me an advice on the problem. because im contemplating to venture into duck business in the near future..thanks much!

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  3. Hi! im not yet an itik grower but i do have a number of itik as pets in my backyard together with some chickens in separate pens..I feed them with pellets 3x day and change their water regularly.However, im experiencing deaths in my pet ducks lately. they eat today and all of a sudden they stop eating and get weak..they die a few hours later. can you kindly give me an advice on this.Because im planning to start a business on this in the near future. thanks much!

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  4. hi Jay, I am not really sure what is happening to your ducks. I suggest you talk to a veterinarian, it could be a disease among your itik. They would have to gather samples to determine what is the problem. I am hoping it is NOT something related to birdflu.

    You can also visit Department of Agriculture and talk to their specialist.

    Good luck with future plans.

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  5. Hello, can somebody help me please where I can buy Khaki Campbell Duck or Ducklings here in DAVAO.
    Would really appreciate your immediate reply.

    Thank you very much.

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    1. hi mam, do you have already an idea where to buy a khaki campbell eggs?..my email ad: juliana.ybanez@gmail.com..thanks

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  6. hi everyone. . I'm looking for Balut supplier who can provide me at least 5,000 balut everyday or 10,000 every other day. It's been couple of months that we experienced under-supply of 16-18 days balut. Im a balut maker here in gensan. I can be reached thru my mobile# 09186366368 or @ ebenterprises2010@gmail.com. thank you.

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  7. any one can buy an egg @ Calinan Davao City.. Not sure if a "balut" egg is readily available.. the eggs they supply are for duck production..

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    1. hi! can may i know if they sell live itiks? pls contact us thru 09099823584. tnx

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    2. hi! wer can we buy live itiks in calinan? pls contact us thru 09099823584. thank you

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  8. Good day everyone.We have new site for hatchery/balutan in San Jose Del Monte Bulacan

    We incubate duck egg for BALOT.. Supply capacity 60,000 Per day.

    We sell Day Old Itik ( Khaki Campbel and Pateros breeds ) Free 100 Males for every 500 females.

    Contract incubation services for Broiler and Layer accepted

    Contact Number : 09053451575 Email: fowltech@yahoo.com.sg

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    1. How much for a female campbell duckling?

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    2. Sir Julius, interested po ako mamili. Newbie ako sa itik farming baka pwede nyo ako iguide. Darwin po ng sison pangasinan

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    3. helo sir..what are the requirements when buying day old campbell ducks?my email ad: juliana.ybanez@gmail.com...how much po..im from cebu ..thanks

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  9. i wiil be in manila nov 3 can i pls come to youre farm.and also can i buy 500 ducklings to be sent to butuan city pls give me an idea how much will it cost me including air freight. are you selling khaki campbell? that is what i need for rice farm and by any chance that they are bai certified? ill be needing them by the third week of november. much oblidge.

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  10. Hi.

    Taga Nasugbu, Batangas po ako. Naghahanap po ako ng nagbebenta ng Days Old Itik, Khaki Campbel o ung hybrid type na kung meron na dito sa Pilipinas na malapit lang sa aking location. We are planning na mag-alaga ng 100 - 500 pcs para paitlugin. Sana po may makapagrecommend.

    Please contact me at : 09184876744, 09778391681

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  11. Hi.

    Taga Nasugbu, Batangas po ako. Naghahanap po ako ng nagbebenta ng Days Old Itik, Khaki Campbel o ung hybrid type na kung meron na dito sa Pilipinas na malapit lang sa aking location. We are planning na mag-alaga ng 100 - 500 pcs para paitlugin. Sana po may makapagrecommend.

    Please contact me at : 09184876744, 09778391681

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  12. Hi i'm looking for fresh itik egg for salted eggs., i just hope you can help me.I'm a newby businessman looking for 10,000 to 20,000 fresh itik eggs for salted eggs weekly provided that the egg yolk is color red orange.I will buy 10,000 to 20,000 pcs weekly.My Contact # 09354019062.This is URGENT!!! Location is Nueva Ecija.Thanks..

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  13. Need ko po ng fresh itik eggs for salted eggs.I'll get 10,000 to 20,000 pcs.weekly.Serious begginer for salted eggs.Please contact me @ 09354019062.Madali po kausap.Thanks and Godbless!

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  14. Need ko po ng fresh itik eggs for salted eggs.I'll get 10,000 to 20,000 pcs.weekly.Serious begginer for salted eggs.Please contact me @ 09354019062.Madali po kausap.Thanks and Godbless!

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  15. Hi Sir Julius kamsta na po yung order ko na day old itik? 2 months na po bakit wala pang update sa akin. Anu na po yung status ng order ko? Salamat

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  16. Interested po ako. Nagbebenta din po ba kayo Ng mga dumalagang itik?

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  17. nagpunta na kami jan..hindi nga kayo ngbigay sa amin ng chicks..hindi yata for sale ung chicks nyo.

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  18. Hi where can i buy a itik for a age of 2 to 3 months old may i know what is the price for each and what is the normal health problem will im going to incounter should i prevent that to happen?

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  19. Hello. I am very much interested to start this kind of business. Any advice on where i can attend seminars?and where to buy ducklings?thank you

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  20. Hello. I am very much interested to start this kind of business. Any advice on where i can attend seminars?and where to buy ducklings?thank you

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  21. Good afternoon, just want to ask if we can purchase itik?

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  22. Hi, Where could I buy Khaki Campbell or Pateros breeds?
    My contact no. 09287608036

    Thanks,

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  23. Hi good morning i am interested in buying of itik pinas im from south cotabato

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  24. Hello po im planing po to buy itik pinas..may marerecoment po ba kyo?sa mindoro calapan po ako.,RTL medyo takot po kc ako sabi nila kc ingat sa pag bili baka makabili ng matanda n 5months old lng daw...how much po kaya?newbies lng po kc sa pagaalaga...
    Thank so much po...

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