On the one hand, the wealth of her husband’s family, on the other hand, she is the face of success by working hard day and night to realize her own dreams Women of Naogaon Sadar and Badalgachi upazilas are watching. They raised Peking ducks of foreign breeds with the aim of standing on their own feet without depending on their husband and family. And all of them have been supported by the non-governmental development organization Moushumi. Seeing this effort, many people in the area are interested in the hope of additional income. Ducks are in high demand in the market due to their beautiful appearance and fast growth. Peking ducks are mainly raised for meat production. It is a popular commercial breed of duck in China. The breed was introduced from the western world in the mid-1800s. On average, each duck lays 220-250 eggs per year.
Reshma and Seema, successful pekin duck farmers of Gumardah village of Naogaon Sadar Upazila, said that private development organization Mousumi supported them by giving them 50 ducks each, food assistance, cost of loft construction, vaccination and advice. Now their ducks are marketable. The cost for 100 ducks is Tk 24-25 thousand. 60-65 thousand will be sold according to the current market price. Peking duck meat is very tasty, nutritious and tender so people of all ages can eat it. Compared to other breeds of ducks, its diseases are less. They also said that Peking ducks look beautiful and gain weight in a short period of time. Being larger than other ducks, profits are high. So many people have expressed interest in rearing this duck.
Seasonal livestock officer Dr. Md. Noor Hossain said, under the integrated agriculture unit of Pallikarma Sahih Foundation, the private development organization under the livestock sector is Naogaon in the fiscal year 2022-23.
20 broiler type pekin duck rearing demonstration farms were established in Sadar and Badalgachi upazilas. Besides ensuring life safety Also vaccinations are given for deadly diseases like duck cholera, duck plague etc. The average weight of these ducks is 2.5 to 3 kg in 60-70 days. However, their weight can be increased commercially by providing balanced pellet feed under proper management. These ducks can be raised in two ways, intensive and semi-intensive. But semi-intensive and loft system is better. The loft should be built at a relatively high place where water does not rise. A loft can be made of wooden batam or bamboo. As this duck is fast growing, more income can be earned.
District Livestock Officer Mihir Uddin said, apart from the government, an NGO named Naogaon Moushumi, funded by Pallikarma Sahikah Foundation, is helping women in rearing Peking ducks. Those who will show interest in rearing these ducks as it is profitable He assured them of full cooperation.
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