Ducks
Ducks
Ducks occupy an important position next to chicken farming in India. They form about 10% of the total poultry population and contribute about 6-7% of total eggs produced in the country. Ducks are mostly concentrated in the Eastern and Southern States of the country mainly coastal region with non-descriptive indigenous stocks, which however are poor layers. Central Duck Breeding Farm under Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India was established in the year 1981 during the 5th Five Year plan with technical collaboration of Government of United Kingdom in order to introduce high yielding variety of ducks for the benefit of farming community.
CARIKHAKI
It is cross breed of Khaki Campbell and desi duck. Its feathers are various colours, cheerful and size of body medium and strong. This variety is more appropriate to occupational in India.
| Production Characteristics | |
| Body weight at 6th week | 1050g |
| Mature body weight | Male 1500 g female1200 g |
| Age at sexual maturity | 18-20 weeks |
| Egg production | 220-230 eggs/year |
| Egg weight | 65-70 g |
| FCR at 6 weeks | 3.28 |
CARIKHAKICAMPBELL
These ducks are small white colour. Its production capacity is about 300 eggs per duck in the year. However these ducks are more sensitive to environment compare to khaki ducks.
| Production Characteristics | |
| Body weight at 6th week | 1050g |
| Mature body weight | Male 1600 g female1350 g |
| Age at sexual maturity | 19-20 weeks |
| Egg production | 240-260 eggs/year |
| Egg weight | 60-68 g |
CARIMOTI
These ducksare black-white colour. Meat of these ducks is very tasty. Egg production is less but size of body large and prizefight capacity of disease more compare the others variety ducks
| Production Characteristics | |
| Body weight at 6th week | 1300 g |
| Mature body weight | Male 3300 g female 2100 g |
| Age at sexual maturity | 30-35 weeks |
| Egg production | 50-60 eggs/year |
| Egg weight | 60-70 g |
| FCR at 6 weeks | 2.75 |
CARIWHITEPEKIN
It is clear white colour boiler, size of body large and quicker growth of body compares to others ducks. Meat production capacity is more however egg production less. These eat more feed compares to others ducks.
| Production Characteristics | |
| Body weight at 6th week | 1850g |
| Mature body weight | Male 2900g female2500 g |
| Age at sexual maturity | 22-24 weeks |
| Egg production | 150-180 eggs/year |
| Egg weight | 75-85 g |
| FCR at 6 weeks | 2.10 |
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