How profitable is the cultivation of Indo-dogs as a business?
Breeding Indo-Ducks as a business is a fairly young occupation, since the breed itself has not been popular for a long time and has not been actively bred. Today, the situation has undergone some changes, thanks to which muscovy ducks are becoming habitual inhabitants of both large farms and poultry houses.
Indoor breeding as a business
A bit of specifics
In recent years, new species of poultry have been brought to the countries of the former Soviet Union, the breeding of which was not previously typical for a number of regions. One of the breeds that have taken a fancy and began to enjoy wide popularity are musky ducks, or, as they are called, Indo-ducks. The history of their domestication goes back to the distant past, when Indian tribes were able to tame Indo-Ducks, after which, thanks to active colonization, this breed spread throughout the world. These ducks were first brought to the territory of Russia from France, and then Turkey became the supplier. It should be noted that the first attempts to popularize Indo-dogs on the territory of the Russian Empire did not give the desired result, therefore birds were not widespread in the first pairs.
The natural habitat of these birds is Mexico, and there they are considered a species of wood ducks. The peculiarity of the breed is the absence of the need for the presence of reservoirs, since even without them it is possible to very successfully breed birds. This breed has some similarities with a turkey, which, in fact, indicates the name. At the same time, experiments on the breeding of the Indoor were not carried out, and its characteristics are exclusively natural.
Black indo
Indo-ducks are a relatively new species of farm birds, which outwardly differ from the usual domestic duck, since there are a pair of growths on its head, which give the feathery an external resemblance to a turkey. The body of the Indo-Ducks is distinguished by its width and length. External features also include a curved neck, a large head, and long, rounded tails. Proper rearing, assuming good nutrition, can bring the weight of the drake to a level of more than 6 kg, while the female black Indo-duck gains maximum weight up to 4 kg. The main purpose of raising ducks at home, as well as in large farms, is to obtain meat that has excellent taste.
Growing this breed is beneficial in several directions at once, each of which can be perceived as an opportunity to earn money and thereby support your own business. Among the main features of a profitable Indoor are:
- unpretentiousness in the food supply;
- simplicity and accessibility of care processes;
- no need for equipment for swimming ponds;
- easy tolerance of winter in an insulated room;
- ease of incubation;
- good indicators of egg production at the level of 100 eggs per season, the possibility of eating them;
- having a strong immune system to avoid most diseases.
Breeding features
In addition, breeding Indo-ducks is not accompanied by the generation of numerous noises, since they behave quite quietly, for which they were awarded the name "dumb ducks". Separately, the taste of meat should be highlighted, since, according to experts, it can be classified as a reference. The attractiveness of a business based on the cultivation of Indo-cows is based on their maturation period, which does not exceed 4 months.
When planning breeding, it should be remembered that this bird should be kept separately from other species of birds, since a number of problems may arise. Growing Indo-Ducks, unlike other breeds, does not imply the obligatory presence of a reservoir, however, if there is such an opportunity, the duck will take a bath with pleasure. For a business to become truly profitable, it is necessary to draw up a plan in advance, as well as perform related tasks.
- Selection and purchase of high-quality young animals.
- Arrangement of places of detention for the winter and summer period.
- The presence of a food base.
- Search for sales channels for meat products, as well as eggs.
Options for increasing livestock
Today, the purchase of Indo-Ducks is possible through specialized farms, poultry farms, as well as private farmsteads. In addition, in the conditions of modern informatization for these purposes, you can successfully use the Internet, where you can always find a lot of offers. In order to establish effective breeding of ducks in natural ways, it is necessary that there are no more than 6 females per drake.
At home, with optimal development, maturity in these birds occurs at the age of 20 weeks, and it is then that the first fertilized clutches can be expected. It is believed that it is adult birds that are the best solution for those who decide to establish duck breeding in their own yard, since this is the most profitable and allows you to avoid a lot of problems associated with caring for ducklings. The efficiency and speed of increasing the livestock depends on the correct choice of the hen, which is the key to the success of the business.
In a situation where the business is based on the sale of meat products, you should think about purchasing a high-quality incubation system, which will speed up the process of breeding new ducklings. Thanks to this, it will be possible to fatten them faster and get the desired product - meat. For this breeding method, it is important to choose the right egg, and this is very difficult to do without appropriate experience.
Breeding ducklings
A duckling can be bred in several ways, the first of which is the most natural. In order to hatch an egg, a hen needs a quiet and secluded place where there are specially adapted nests, baskets, cardboard boxes or plywood boxes, previously covered with soft natural fabrics, burlap or hay flooring. A prerequisite for the success of the process is the presence of a nearby container with water, as well as feed. If the container with water has dimensions that allow the birds to take water procedures, this will ensure the passage of the nest ventilation processes, supply the egg with the necessary amount of oxygen, and also prevent overheating. The brooding process takes a month on average.
The second option for obtaining offspring at home can be the acquisition of already fertilized eggs for their further placement in an incubator. This device can be made independently, and many stop at just this option, since factory-made incubators are very bulky and also quite expensive, which can have a negative impact on business, more precisely,on the speed of its payback and profitability indicators.
Making home incubators is a simple process, and only requires 1-2 boxes, which are slightly larger than the egg tray, elements that perform the function of heating (for this purpose, a low-power light bulb in the amount of 4 pieces can be used), which are installed according to perimeter of the structure. Several holes should be made in the walls of the box to allow air circulation, as well as a device that allows you to regularly monitor the internal temperature. It should be noted that it is optimal to use a fertilized egg or eggs that have lain for about a week.
For those who prefer not to spend a lot of time, breeding and raising ducklings can start with buying young animals a few days old. With proper care, such chicks quickly gain weight and gain strength, allowing them to receive a finished product in a few months. It should be borne in mind that the measures for raising such ducklings are quite laborious and require a lot of time, but the payback rates are at an excellent level.
The process of feeding chicks of Indo-ducks should be carried out with the use of boiled yolk, as well as with the gradual introduction of boiled vegetables and cereals into the diet. The abuse of cooked food can lead to serious consequences, so the diet must be balanced. After five days, finely chopped herbs, bran, and a small amount of mineral supplements can be added to the diet. On the tenth day of keeping, the young duck can be transferred to the usual food for adults. Using this sequence in dietary changes will make breeding more successful and profitable afterwards.
Feeding features
One of the main features of the duck is its rapid maturation and development, which is reflected in changes in the diet. Indo-ducks can be fed to almost everyone, since they are absolutely picky about food. Based on this, the business development plan can be significantly reduced in cost, using the advice of specialists in practice.
Under optimal conditions, ducks should always keep their feed in feeding containers. It is recommended to give priority to compound feed, which is able to meet the needs of the bird's body in full. As an additive, grain waste from barley, oats and wheat can be used. When using vegetable additives, the diet of poultry significantly expands, since with the help of potatoes, carrots, beets, rutabagas and turnips, the duck receives all the necessary vitamins and microelements.
There is also nothing wrong with feeding the representatives of this species with quinoa, nettles, as well as pre-chopped vegetable tops. The listed ingredients can be successfully added to a grain mixture, to boiled vegetables, coarsely ground flour or mixed feed. In order to moisturize food, some breeders prefer to add kefir to their food. In order to balance the diet and add the necessary minerals to it, it is enough to include eggshells, buns, as well as mineral supplements, which are widely represented on the domestic market, in the daily diet.
People who have set themselves the goal of keeping an Indo-dog and are only preparing a preliminary plan should take into account that although this breed does not require a nearby reservoir, drinking plenty of fluids is mandatory for it. A duck cannot live in damp conditions, so maintaining a balance is extremely important.
Conclusion
Whether or not it is profitable to breed an Indoor depends largely on how professionally a novice businessman is in this business. Taking into account the fact that about 70% of the diet of this bird grows in the garden, the presence of a personal plot can significantly save money.If there is no opportunity to grow feed, and attempts to find available greens do not yield results, the only option is to switch to combined feed. In this case, part of the plant food must be present.
According to official statistics, breeding 100 individuals of the breed can bring a net profit of at least US $ 250 per season, and this is taking into account the minimum start-up investment in business development. This way of earning money is becoming more and more popular, and every day more and more people choose the path of a breeder of Indo-Ducks that can bring serious profits. It is noteworthy that this type of business is available even to beginners who do not have serious knowledge in this area, as well as financial resources, since caring for a bird does not require this.