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Duck nutrition: what is Early Feeding?

Duck nutrition: what is Early Feeding?

by | Mar 2, 2023

This term refers to a feeding practice specifically suited to poultry, and used by Grimaud Frères for their Pekin ducks. So, what exactly is Early Feeding? What are the benefits for both animals and breeders ? Here are all the answers you’ll need. Early Feeding can be...
The key stages in incubating pekin duck eggs

The key stages in incubating pekin duck eggs

by | Mar 2, 2023

The Pekin duck is known for how easy it is to breed. At Grimaud Frères, production managers agree that the start-up phase of animals is essential, as the first three days of a duckling’s life determine its subsequent growth and performance. But what happens before the...
Genetic advances in Pekin ducks

Genetic advances in Pekin ducks

by | Mar 2, 2023

With the idea of further reducing production costs, the world market for Pekin broiler ducks is moving increasingly toward a younger and younger slaughter date, with the challenge of always optimising the main production performances (target weight, net yield and feed...
The risks of self-renewal

The risks of self-renewal

by | Mar 2, 2023

Self-renewal is using the birds of one’s own breeding stock, dedicated to meat production, as breeding animals. While in the short term, this course of action may be financially advantageous, it can prove to be short-sighted : poor performance, lower fertility,...