What are good indochki in the household? Breeding and keeping these birds, unlike other species, allows in some cases to dispense with a pond or other body of water, which is required by ordinary ducks, because in nature, such a breed of birds nests on trees. However, if there is any body of water, then the feeding procedure will be somewhat facilitated, because the indochka feeds on weeds, bugs, worms, can use kitchen waste, beet tops, grains, etc. In addition, birds make hissing sounds instead of quacking, which creates a low noise level.
What tricks are forbidden if you have indooct? Breeding and keeping a thermophilic species suggests that the temperature in the house should not fall below 5 ° C (heating in winter is necessary). Because ducks have very sensitive paws, it is not recommended to keep them without bedding. The floor in the caddy should be covered with a thick layer of fir branches and dry straw so that the bird does not damage its limbs. In addition, ducks must not be allowed to go outside at freezing temperatures, nor should they be drunk with hot water or given hot food.
How productive are the Indians? Breeding and keeping them is quite profitable, because the bird grows quickly on pasture, gives lean meat, feathers, down and eggs. Meat products from indolets (musky ducks) are especially appreciated in gastronomy, as have low fat content, high content of beneficial amino acids, delicate smell and taste. About one and a half hundred large eggs (up to 70 grams) can be obtained from one duck during the year.
Indow breeding as a business should take into account a number of features of this type. For example, farmers report that during incubation a rather low yield of ducklings is observed (up to half), therefore they need to be hatched (the yield will increase to 90-95%). They keep the poultry for meat for about 3 months, while to get a good quality product, the indole must be well fed for 70-80 days before slaughter. The average mass of drakes can be up to 5 kg, the weight of ducks - about 2.5 kg. At the age of about 8 months, the Indians are already capable of laying eggs. On average, they rush about 5 months, after which they fade and enter the second phase of oviposition.
How to optimally receive products from an indochka? Breeding and keeping suggests that birds will live in “families” of 2-4 ducks per drake. To grow ducklings after the age of 3 weeks will need about 12 square meters. meters for a herd of 8 ducks and 6 males. At an earlier age, about 20 ducklings can live in this area. For good oviposition, the bird should have a warm “bed” - a good bedding, as well as fencing off from stresses, including those obtained from communication with other individuals (ducks - “laying hens” should be separated from the general contingent).
An indotka, the content of which is not particularly difficult, is a bird that very efficiently assimilates food, it is little susceptible to typhoid, plague, diphtheria and other diseases, has an attractive appearance. Therefore, many recommend it both for industrial use and for decorating the household as a decorative bird.