Abhimanyu Kumar, a resident of Simraha village in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar, has established a successful start-up in the field of duck farming. His start-up has been a source of inspiration for the youth for the last 2 years. He is earning lakhs of rupees every month from this farm.
Which breeds are making this farm special?
Abhimanyu raises two excellent breeds of ducks on his farm – Indian Runner, whose total number is more than 1500, and Khaki Campbell, whose total number is 1000.
Small land, big business – know how!
Abhimanyu ji says that there is no need for much land or a lot of money to do duck farming. Interested farmers can also start it according to their capital and land. He has suggested starting with 500 ducks.
- For this, 3 to 4 kattha of land will be required.
- A pond will have to be dug in 1 kattha (1361 sq. ft.) where the ducks can get a natural environment.
- It takes ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 to set up a simple farm.
Less expense, more profit – know how!
Abhmanyu says the pre-starter feed for the first week is a little expensive but is necessary. For the first 4-5 months, the feed cost comes to 15-20 thousand rupees per month. If he is to be believed, then it comes to 2 to 2.5 lakh rupees to establish the farm and till the egg laying stage. For the first 35-40 days, the chicks need proper temperature and care, which is called brooding. When the brooding period is over, the ducks are ready to get into the water.
Bumper production of eggs – Which breed lays more eggs?
According to Abhimanyu, the Indian Runner breed lays 300 eggs in a year, while the Khaki Campbell lays 360 eggs in a year.
Problem of selling eggs? Here is a smart solution!
Farmers who have problems selling eggs buy them and put them in their 40-thousand-capacity hatchery. They take the order of chicks 10 days in advance. They connect with new farmers by selling the chicks and keep visiting their farms and guiding them till the egg-laying stage (about 4 to 5 months).
Fear of disease? Here is an easy solution!
Abhimanyu said that the risk of diseases is very low in duck farming. It is necessary to give calcium, liver tonic and antibiotics at the time of brooding. He mentioned a “Lysoda injection”, which is given once a month.
Correct design of the pond – what should be the water level?
He said that ducks can live even in less water; a water layer of 1 to 2 feet is suitable. Soil starts falling due to adding more water, so it is important to maintain balance. He has forbidden fish farming along with duck farming.
Correct diet – the secret of profit!
He said that pre-starter feed is given for the first 7 days of the beginning, then a pre-starter of lesser cost for 1 month. After one month, grower feed is given, which is given in a full quantity of grower feed in the morning and half the quantity of grower feed + paddy in the evening.
The ducks which lay eggs eat 120g of feed daily.
The correct ratio of males and females is important!
He said that if there are 1000 ducks, then it is necessary to have 150-200 male ducks in it.
A new path of success for young farmers!
This is a boon for the youth; it can give huge profit at a low cost. Leaving the job and living in the village is an inspiration to start a start-up worth lakhs. This success story of Abhimanyu Kumar has become a source of inspiration for lakhs of youth.
