The brooding period of Khaki Campbell ducklings is 3 to 4 weeks. For meat type ducklings such as Pekin, brooding for 2 to 3 weeks is sufficient. Provide hover space of 90 to 100 . per ducklings under the brooder. A temperature of 29 to 32o C (85 to 90o C) is maintained during the first week. It is reduced by about 3oC per week till it reaches 24o C (75o F) during the fourth week. Ducklings may be brooded in wire floor, litter or batteries. A wire floor space of (1/2 sq, ft.) per bird or solid floor space of.
