Muscovy duck hatchery technology is one of the key links in muscovy duck breeding, and mastering its technical points and operation procedures is very important to improve hatchability and duckling quality. This article will introduce in detail the technical points and operation procedures of Muscovy duck incubation to help farmers better carry out Muscovy duck breeding.
First of all, it is necessary to choose the appropriate eggs. Eggs should come from healthy, age-appropriate and well-established female ducks, with a moderate weight and normal egg shape. When collecting eggs, clean and dry eggs should be stored in a suitable temperature environment and protected from vibration and exposure to harmful gases.
Secondly, the eggs should be sterilized before hatching. Disinfection can effectively prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria and improve hatchability and duckling quality. Disinfection methods include *** fumigation, potassium permanganate oxidant soaking, etc.
Next, the appropriate incubation equipment and incubation method are selected. Depending on the size and conditions of muscovy duck farming, you can choose from small incubators, large incubators or local incubation. Regardless of which method is chosen, suitable conditions such as temperature and humidity, ventilation and egg turning should be ensured to ensure the normal development of the embryo.
During the incubation process, the embryo development should be checked regularly, the incubation conditions should be adjusted in time, and the temperature, humidity, ventilation and other records should be made. If any abnormalities are found, measures should be taken in time, such as taking care of the eggs and removing the dead embryos.
Finally, when the ducklings are hatched, the debris and waste in the hatcher should be cleaned up in time, and the ducklings should be disinfected and fed for management. Ducklings should be given the right temperature, humidity and feed to ensure their normal growth and development.
In conclusion, the technical points of Muscovy duck incubation include the selection of appropriate eggs, egg sterilization, appropriate incubation equipment and incubation methods, regular inspection of embryonic development, timely adjustment of incubation conditions and relevant records. By mastering these technical points and operating procedures, we can effectively improve the hatching rate and duckling quality of muscovy ducks, and bring better economic benefits to farmers.