Duck feather pecking is a common problem in duck farming, which can lead to damage to the duck's feathers and even cause infection. Here are some recommended soil methods and what to look out for when farming:
Soil method: Neem tree boiling water: take the fresh product of the neem tree, boil the whole plant in water, and let the ducks bathe freely. Neem tree has the effect of clearing heat, killing insects and relieving itching, and has a certain relieving effect on pecking feathers.
Soak tobacco leaves or tobacco in water: Soak tobacco leaves or tobacco in water and apply them to the feathers of the duck that has been pecked. The taste of tobacco can make the duck temporarily stop pecking at its feathers.
Spray rice wine: When ducks are found to be pecking at their feathers, they can be sprayed with rice wine. The aroma of rice wine relaxes the duck's nervous system, thereby reducing feather pecking.
Precautions for breeding:
Feeding density: Too high feeding density will cause ducks to feel oppressive and prone to feather pecking. Therefore, it is necessary to arrange the feeding space reasonably to ensure that each duck has enough space to move.
Feed nutrition: Ensure that the feed is nutritionally balanced, especially the protein, vitamin and mineral content. Deficiencies in these nutrients can lead to poor condition of the duck's ** and feathers, which can trigger feather pecking behavior.
Clean water: Ducks love to be active in the water, so make sure the water source is clean. Foul water sources can cause infection of ducks' ** and feathers, which in turn can trigger feather pecking.
Ventilation and light: Maintaining good ventilation and proper light can reduce the humidity and harmful gas concentration in the duck house, which is conducive to the healthy growth of ducks and reduces the occurrence of feather pecking behavior.
Regular deworming: Ducks may be attacked by parasites inside and outside the body, resulting in itching, feather shedding and other problems, which in turn triggers feather pecking behavior. Therefore, it is important to deworm the ducks regularly.
Observation and management: Breeders should often observe the behavior and health of the ducks, and detect and deal with feather pecking behaviors in a timely manner. For injured ducks, they should be isolated and carried out in time to avoid the spread of infection.
Avoid stress: Ducks are very sensitive to environmental changes, and stress can cause them to behave abnormally, including pecking at their feathers. Minimize stressors in the farming process, such as avoiding sudden feed changes, reducing noise and disturbances, etc.
Environment enrichment: Providing ducks with toys or hanging objects can enrich their living environment, reduce boredom and anxiety, and thus reduce the occurrence of feather pecking behavior.
Beak Clipping: If necessary, the duck can be beaked off. Beak cutting can effectively reduce the feather pecking behavior of ducks, but it is necessary to pay attention to the operation method and timing to avoid causing harm to the ducks.
In short, the prevention and control of duck feathers requires the comprehensive use of various methods, including improving the feeding environment, adjusting feed nutrition, and adopting appropriate soil methods. At the same time, the breeding staff should carefully observe and manage patiently to ensure the health and growth of the ducks.
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