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Prospects of Pekin Duck Rearing in Coastal Region of Bangladesh

M. K. Rahman
Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS), Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Bhola-8300.

M. S. Haider
Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), Shere Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207.

R. C. Debnath
Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS), Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Bhola-8300.

A. Rahim
Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS), Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Bhola-8300.

R. Nandi
Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS), Altajer Rahman Road, Charnoabad, Bhola-8300.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study was conducted to evaluate the prospects of Pekin ducks which is associated with the socio-economic status of the duck farmers and to analyze the cost-benefit of Pekin duck farming. This work was performed in Bhola sadar and Doulatkhan Upazilla of Bhola district for 3 months from October to December 2019. For this purpose, the information was collected by direct interview using a questionnaire from 30 duck farmers. For cost-benefit analysis, 50 numbers of Day Old Chicks (Pekin breed) were given to each 30 selected farmers. During 3 months of research feed and technical supports were provided from Grameen Jano Unnayan Sangstha (GJUS). Growth and body weight was observed and recorded every week. The results reveal that most (50%) of the family were medium (5-7) sized. The majority of the respondents (46%) belonged to over 40 years aged group, about 43% of the farmers are illiterate, 33% received primary education, 24% of the respondents had secondary level education and no one of the respondents had a higher level of education. In the case of occupation, we found that 67% of the respondents were housewives, the rest 23% were businessmen and 10% were service holders, and 80% of the farmers have no idea about duck diseases. In the case of rearing, all (100%) of the farmers use semi-intensive methods, most of the farmers (90%) use betel nut tree-made houses, 90% of the farmers use Sawdust as litter. In case of cost-benefit analysis, an average body weight of Pekin duck in day-old 7 days, 15 days, 30 days, 60 days and 90 days were 60.43±2.08, 113±2.65, 282.87±9.26, 743.5±26.48, 1885±34.56 and 2732.83±40.45gm respectively and the average Pekin duck rearing cost was Tk. 16041.83±420.12, income was Tk. 29400.4±896.44, net profit was Taka 13358.57±1037.15. Some problems were identified for duck farming including the low price of duck meat. Therefore, if the problems are addressed properly, the Pekin duck farming in the coastal belt of Bangladesh could be a more profitable business for the farmers.

Keywords: Prospects, Peking duck, Cost-benefit, Socio economic profile, Coastal region.

Location: Bhola sadar and Doulatkhan upazilla under Bhola district.

Start Date: 00-10-2019

End Date: 00-12-2019

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Duck

Objectives:

The present study generated information on socio-economic profiles of the Pekin duck owners, the assessed the potentiality of existing duck rearing practices and found out the problems on duck husbandry in the coastal district of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Study design: A questionnaire was prepared to survey the existing socio-economic status of duck rearing farmers in the study area. It was designed in a simple manner so as to get accurate information from the farmers. For cost-benefit analysis 50 numbers of Day Old ducklings (Pekin breed) were given to each of 30 selected farmers. During 3 months of research feed and technical supports were provided from Grameen Jano Unnayon Sangstha (GJUS) Growth and mortality of ducklings were observed and recorded every week. After 3 months of research, all the ducks were sold to local market. Study Location: The study was conducted in different places of Bhola sadar and Doulatkhan upazilla under Bhola district. Five branches under Grameen Jano Unnayon Sangstha (GJUS) from both upazillas were selected where duck populations seemed to be higher. The survey areas were Miyarhat, Velumia, North Jaynagar Veduria and Porangonj, 6 farmers from each branch, and a total of 30 farmers were selected randomly for a survey and Pekin duck rearing. Study Duration: The study was conducted for three months from October to December 2019. Source of birds: Day-old ducklings (Pekin breed) were collected from Bhai Bhai Hatchery and Breeding farm, Kusthia, Bangladesh. The average weights of the day-old ducklings were 60.43g/m. Housing, feeding, and management: Before starting the study Tin- bamboo shed house was prepared by each farmer. All the ducklings were brooded for 0-10 days. At the age of 11 days, the ducklings were transferred to tin-bamboo houses. All ducklings were vaccinated against Duck Plague and Duck Cholera. The experimental birds were allowed to scavenge freely in the natural water body from 6.00 AM to 2.00 PM hours daily. In addition to scavenging feed, the birds belonging to the supplementary group received different amounts of concentrate mixtures. Supplemental feeds were given @ 10g in the first week which was further increased @ 12.5g each week until 8 weeks and thereafter 100g of wet mash feed was supplied to the birds up to 90days of age. The supplemental feeds were divided into two equal portions and were given twice daily (7.00 A.M. and at 5.00 P.M.). Feeds were supplied in the plastic bowls and the bowls were cleaned properly before each feeding time. Proper care and management practices were followed by the farmers throughout the experimental period under the supervision of the researcher. Data Collection: Data were collected through interviews of randomly selected members under 5 branches of Grameen Jano Unnayon Sangastha (GJUS) who were involved in duck farming. The relevant data for this study were collected without biasness. Respondents had no specific written documents of their own. So, they had to rely on memory. Interviews were normally conducted in respondent’s houses during their leisure time.

Data Management and Analysis: Collected data were coded after the ending of data collection and then compiled, tabulated and analyzed the data. The local units were converted into standard units. The qualitative data were transferred into quantitative data by an appropriate scoring technique. Data were carefully tabulated and descriptive analysis was performed.

Source of Information: Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Vol 1 No 4 December 2020 Pages 107-111

Article Link (Online Journal): http://doi.org/10.47440/JAFE.2020.1416

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Achievement/Findings:

Socio-economic profile of the duck farmers, management practices followed in duck farming, and production performance of Pekin ducks in the coastal region was the main focus of the present study. The study indicates that the growth performance of Pekin duck is better than the local duck of Bangladesh in the scavenging system. Considering all the studied parameters, Pekin duck rearing was a profitable practice in the selected areas and improve the socio-economic status of farmers.

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