The key stages in incubating pekin duck eggs

par weez | 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...

Duck nutrition: what is Early Feeding?

par weez | 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...

Breeder ducks feeding

par weez | Mar 2, 2023

The start-up phase: between 8 to 10 days The first days of the ducklings’ lives determine their breeding potential. Starter feed should contain raw materials easy to digest. Experts of Grimaud Frères advise that ducklings should be given a diet composed of highly...

Indices coût matières premières dans l’aliment – Juin 2022

par lucieadmin | Mar 2, 2023

En juin 2022, les cours mensuels des matières premières, lissés sur trois mois, progressent pour le maïs(+ 1,0 %) et le blé (+ 0,5 %) par rapport au mois précédent. Le cours des tourteaux recule pour le soja non-OGM (- 5,0 %), le soja (- 3,7 %), le tournesol (- 7,8 %)...

Heat Stress in Sows and Gilts

par lucieadmin | Fév 28, 2023

With extreme temperatures in the summer, heat stress can occur in sows sooner and more severely. This does have an impact on the well-being and performance of the sows and piglets with significant economic losses as a consequence. Heat stress can be the leading cause...