Duck

Duck rearing are done by the farmers since ages. It is one of the water loving bird, Duck farming is one of the largest farming in India and form about 10% of total poultry population and also contributes 7-8% of total egg produced in the country. In Assam, Duck meat and Duck egg are in high demand for entire year. There are many advantages of Duck Farming like Ducks can lay more eggs than chicken, ducks require lesser attention and thrive well in scavenging conditions, they can eat all types of feeds available. One of the interesting part of Ducks laying the egg is that they lay egg 95-98% in the morning before 9 a.m.