Existing Scenario and Profitability in Duck Farming in Selected Haor and Coastal Areas of Bangladesh

Duck farming has recently emerged as a lucrative business in Bangladesh. The study aimed to assess the current state of native ducks in specific regions of the country. Data (180) were collected through a structured questionnaire from six upazilas of the Coastal and Haor areas. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The mean age of duck farmers was 40.41 and 41.11 years in the Haor and Coastal areas. About 68.89% of farmers raised Native ducks and 31.11% of Khaki Campbell in Coastal areas, whereas 37.78% of Native ducks, 41.11% of Khaki Campbell, and 12.22% of Jinding ducks were raised in Haor. The scavenging system was practiced by 41.11% and 81.11% of farmers of the Coastal and Haor areas. The highest mature body weight of males and females was 1.92±0.07 kg and 1.66±0.07 kg in Native ducks in Haor, 1.85±0.05 kg and 1.47±0.06 kg in Khaki Campbell ducks in Coastal areas. The average egg production was highest at 238.46±9.39 in Jinding in Haor and 205.71±6.47 in Khaki Campbell in Coastal areas. The maximum age of first laying was 170.36±1.98 days for Khaki Campbell in Haor and 161.70±2.43 days for Native ducks in Coastal areas. The Benefit-Cost Ratio was 2.24 in Haor and 1.33 in Coastal areas. It can be concluded that duck farming holds significant potential and promising opportunities in Bangladesh’s Haor and Coastal regions.