I.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Duck production is one of the most profitable livestock industries in the Philippines

mainly because of its meat which can be marketed through different channels. Duck meat, both in fresh and preserved forms, are sold and consumed daily throughout the country and gaining ground in the market today. Choosing this business is an opportunity in gaining profit through raising ducks. The following are the goals and opportunities that are perceived in this kind of business.

Increase protein use and ensure food security in the community. Develop local economy with the introduction of scale-optimized meat consumption. Facilitate knowledge transfer and management oversight through raising ducks Achieve positive cash flow once the layers begin production cycle.

II.

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

Duck production in Asia accounts for more than 80% of total world production, as ducks have been traditionally raised alongside fish farming and rice production. Meat-type ducks are also raised for restaurants, while home consumption duck meat is derived from excess males and culled layers from egg-type ducks. The demand for duck products in the Philippines continually rises indicating that the duck industry can be a lucrative enterprise. Duck meat production rose from dressed weight 6,513 tonnes in 1991 to 11,057 tonnes in 2002 with the average growth rate of 4.51%. Duck production in the Philippines is close to self-sufficient. For the cycle 1991 to 2002, only 0.33% of total duck egg supply and 2% of total duck meat supply came from imports. Duck meat and egg production in the country was valued at Php 2.67 B in 2002, which was relatively higher than production of carabao, goat and dairy cattle, which were Php 2.53 B, Php2.28 billion pesos and P76.07 Million respectively. Duck production can be a very rewarding enterprise in the country today.

III.

SELECTION OF STOCK TO RAISE

a. Stock should be purchased from a reliable hatchery or dealer where parent stocks are houses and well managed. b. Select/ Buy only healthy ducks of fluffy feathers, bright eyes, alert and active appearance free from diseases and abnormalities, uniform in size and color. c. Choose those who have high livability or expectancy.

IV.

REARING DUCKS

a. See to it that location is near water supply if not, have your own deep well where you can get enough water supply which is necessary for growing ducks. But be sure that the area is not near the river or not easily flooded. b. Provide a pond for a duck to swim or have their daily bathing and exercises. The pond must have adequate water plants such as kangkong and water lily. c. Provide Ducks with good quality of rice brain, good ipil-ipil leaves and even kangkong leaves eat. Feed the ducks intermittently at least 3-2 hours interval. d. Cleanliness and dryness of the brooking quarters will prevent ducks from contamination from parasites and diseases. e. Environment should be kept as uniform as possible. It is advisable that a regular caretaker feed the ducks following a definite schedule. f. Make sure that rice brain and fresh water are always available. Vitamins, minerals and other supplements may be added to the drinking water supply for the first few days. g. Always check the ducklings and ducks before going to sleep. h. Separate 1 male duck and 5 female ducks from the other group. i. All weak and sickly ducklings should be separated and cared right away and dead ones should be disposed properly.

j. Immediate burying of dead birds is an important part of good sanitation program. Do not expose to rats and flies.

V.

REARING FOR GROWING STOCKS

VI.

HOUSING
a. If possible the area of the ducks house will be fully surrounded by fence to avoid ducks to scatter and to transfer to other surroundings. b. If possible the length of the houses should run from the east to west to prevent direct sunlight from penetrating the side walls of the house which could cause heat build up inside, ventilation is very important. c. If constructing an open-sided type of housing elevate the house about m from the ground to ensure proper circulation of air and easier collections of fecal matter underneath the house. d. The building must be rat and cat proof. e. Trees may be planted on the side of the house to provide shades during hot season. These can also serve as protection from storms and other weather disturbances. f. The roofing should be monitor type and high enough to provide better circulation inside the house.

g. In preparation of the arrival of ducklings, thoroughly clean the house, with the use of high pressure washer to remove dust, fecal matter or any debris inside. Disinfect the house and all equipments to be used.

VII. LOCATION
(Requirements and Recommendation Layout for Duck Farmers)

a. A duck farm must be located outside urban areas. b. It must be located 25m radius from the source of ground and drinking water but not near the river or creek. c. Medium size duck farms must be at least 1,000 m away from built in areas (residential, commercial, institutional and industrial) while a small scale must be at least 500 m away from the areas.

VIII. FEEDING MANAGEMENT

IX.

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

The most economical and ideal method to control diseases could be achieved by proper management, good sanitation, and knowing effective vaccination program. Consult a veterinarian for a program suited to your business operation.

X.

MARKETING PLAN
Alternative market outlets should be surveyed even before deciding to

start your business to ensure selling of ducks. In case of duck production walk-in customers are readily on hand looking for good materials to start their own breeding on for consumption purpose during parties at home. Procedures may form association or market cooperatives so that they could agree on common price. Organized producers and have bargaining powers that will respond their selling price. Producers are advised to compute which is more profitable to sell whether to sell at the farm or in the market. Ducks should be sold at optimum weight at 2-3 lbs. in live weight.

A. MARKETING GOALS To meet the growing needs of the target market. To evaluate the competitive environment and continue to enhance the duck farms advantages over other duck farms that offer the same service. To create a reliable business partner to individuals who want to achieve financial freedom and independence. To establish a trusted name when it comes to duck farm.

B. MARKETING OBJECTIVES To increase sales by 25% annually for the first three years To increase the companys clients and the rest of the general public awareness of the service through unique promotional activities. To determine company strategies that will improve the companys financial performance and system processes.

C. SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTH
Ducks need simple, less expensive and non-elaborate housing facilities.

WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES
Price Fluctuation High Capital Intensive Slow adoption of automation in production system Ducks can get sick easily when they are left out on the rain.. Marketing system for agricultural, sericulture and live stock products is not well developed. Opens opportunities to jobless people within a community. Meets the increasing demand of white meat. Ducks require little attention and they thrive well on almost all kinds of environmental conditions. Ducks have the natural tendency of foraging on green legumes, algae, aquatic weeds, fungi, snails, earthworms, maggots, and insects which reduce feed cost.

THREAT
Bird related diseases. Dehydration due to unfixed weather. The recurring flood is the biggest perceived threat in the flood prone areas. Production increase without arrangement for their transportation of the produce from the interior places where it is produced to market center and subsequently giving remunerative prices is a challenge.

Ducks needs less rearing place and shorter brooding period. Ducklings grow rapidly such that artificial heat can be dispensed within five to seven days, or a little longer during the cold months of the year. Ducks live longer than chickens.

XI.

FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY

Duck Production Income Statement 1st 6th Month of Operation

A.

Estimated Investment Cost Housing Pond /Swamp P 30, 000.00 10, 000.00 10, 000.00

B. .

Equipment Material Cost 4 male ducks @ 400 20 female ducks @ 300 Laying Mash (P25/kilo) Starter Feeds (P26/kilo) Rice Brain (Lintok) (11/kilo) Medication (100 x 5) Operating Expenses Electricity Expense 2, 500 Rent Expense 2, 500 Labor 2, 000 Total Operating Expense P 7, 000

1600 6, 000 1, 175 1, 220 450 500

D.

P 252,000.00

Duck Production Income Statement 7th-12th Month of Operation

Sales: 80 female ducks @ 300 75 male ducks @ 400 Less Expense: Operating Expenses Electricity Expense Rent Expense Labor Feeds and Medication: Laying Mash (P25/kilo) Starter Feeds (P26/kilo) Rice Brain Lintok(11/kilo) Medication (100 x 20) Total Profit/Loss P24,000.00 30,000.00 P54,000.00

2, 500 2, 500 3, 000 1, 175(2) 1, 220(2) 450(2) 500

8,000.00 2,350.00 2,240.00 900.00 P2, 000.00 15, 490.00 P38, 510.00

Duck Production Income Statement 13th 18th Month of Operation

Sales: 40 female ducks @ 300 55 male ducks @ 400 Sales from 7th-12th month Total Sales Less Expense: Operating Expenses Electricity Expense Rent Expense Labor Feeds and Medication: Laying Mash (P25/kilo) Starter Feeds (P26/kilo) Rice Brain Lintok(11/kilo) Medication (100 x 20) Total Profit/Loss

P12, 000.00 22, 000.00 38, 510.00 P75, 510.00

2, 500 2, 500 3, 000 1, 175(2) 1, 220(2) 450(2) 500

8,000.00 2,350.00 2,240.00 900.00 P2, 000.00 15, 490.00 P60, 020.00

Duck Production Income Statement 19th-24th Month of Operation

Sales: 125 female ducks @ 300 140 male ducks @ 400 Total Sales from13th 18th Month Total Sales: P37, 500 56, 000 93, 500 60, 020.00 153, 520.00

Less Expense: Operating Expenses Electricity Expense Rent Expense Labor Feeds and Medication: Laying Mash (P25/kilo) Starter Feeds (P26/kilo) Rice Brain Lintok(11/kilo) Medication (100 x 25) Total Profit/Loss

3, 500 2, 500 5, 000 1, 175(3) 1, 220(3) 450(3) 500

11,000.00 3, 525.00 3, 660.00 1, 350.00 P2, 500.00 P22,035.00 P131, 485.00

Duck Production Income Statement 25th-31st Month of Operation

Sales: 175 female ducks @ 300 150 male ducks @ 400 Total Sales from 19th- 24th Month Total Sales: Expansion Housing Pond /Swamp Less Expense: Operating Expenses Electricity Expense Rent Expense Labor Feeds and Medication: Laying Mash (P25/kilo) Starter Feeds (P26/kilo) Rice Brain Lintok(11/kilo) Medication (100 x 40) Total Profit/Loss P 10, 000.00 5, 000.00 P52, 500.00 60,000.00 112,500.00 131, 485.00 P243, 985.00

3, 500 2, 500 5, 000 1, 175/4 1, 220/4 450/4

11, 000.00 4, 700.00 4, 880.00 1, 800.00 4, 000.00 P41, 380.00 P202, 605.00

Duck Production Income Statement 31st -37th Month of Operation

Sales: 275 female ducks @ 300 250 male ducks @ 400 Total Sales from 19th- 24th Month Total Sales:

P82, 500.00 100,000.00 182,500.00 203, 605.00 P386, 105.00

Less Expense: Operating Expenses Electricity Expense Rent Expense Labor Feeds and Medication: Laying Mash (P25/kilo) Starter Feeds (P26/kilo) Rice Brain Lintok(11/kilo) Medication (100 x 60) Total Profit/Loss

4, 500 2, 500 8, 000 1, 175/6 1, 220/6 450/6

15, 000.00 7, 050.00 7, 320.00 2, 700.00 6, 000.00 P38, 070.00 P348, 035.00