17% Protein Laying Duck Feed: The Optimal Formula for Sustainable Production

We present the productive laying duck feed with 17% protein, a balanced and efficient formula that ensures continuous profitability and high-quality eggs throughout the duck’s production season.

Why 17% protein?
During the main production stages of laying ducks, protein requirements are high to support daily egg formation, but they must be balanced with energy to prevent excessive fat deposition. The 17% formulation represents the optimal nutritional balance by:

  • Supporting egg formation: Provides sufficient essential amino acids (such as methionine and lysine) necessary for efficient yolk and egg white development.

  • Eggshell quality: Enriched with optimized levels of calcium and phosphorus to ensure strong eggshells and reduce breakage, a common problem as birds age.

  • Cost efficiency: Allows excellent production at lower cost compared to higher-protein feeds, making it the most economical choice for the stable production phase.

Production age and optimal usage:
This feed is considered the standard dietary program for most of the production period.

  • When to start: Use 17% protein laying duck feed when ducks reach sexual maturity and begin laying eggs, typically around 25 weeks of age (may vary by breed and management program).

  • Duration of use: Used throughout the duck’s economic production period, usually 10 months to 1 year (up to approximately 64 weeks), especially during the stable post-peak production phase.

Benefits:

  • Sustainable production: Helps maintain a high and consistent egg-laying rate after peak production, ensuring continuous revenue flow.

  • Strong eggshells: Precise mineral focus ensures high-quality eggshells, reducing losses from broken or weak-shelled eggs.

  • Bird health: Supports ducks’ requirements for essential vitamins, particularly niacin (vitamin B3), which ducks need in higher amounts than chickens to ensure leg health and prevent deficiencies.

In short: 17% protein laying duck feed is your smart investment for abundant, high-quality eggs with optimal economic efficiency over the long term.