tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post7352880175092752250..comments2024-03-08T05:16:41.496-08:00Comments on Metzer Farms Duck and Goose Blog: How to Use Lights to Increase Duck Egg ProductionJohn Metzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-34234196074894173752019-06-12T10:33:48.667-07:002019-06-12T10:33:48.667-07:00Aw, this was an extremely nice post. Finding the
...Aw, this was an extremely nice post. Finding the <br />time and actual effort to generate a top notch article...<br />but what can I say... I procrastinate a whole lot <br />and never manage to get nearly anything done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-18681645920370644482019-06-12T05:01:11.634-07:002019-06-12T05:01:11.634-07:00Merely wanna remark on few general things, The web...Merely wanna remark on few general things, The website design and style is perfect, <br />the subject material is very fantastic :D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-3427581978775263302019-06-05T10:45:38.801-07:002019-06-05T10:45:38.801-07:001) Yes, they can molt even if everything else is o...1) Yes, they can molt even if everything else is okay for egg production.<br />2) Yes, one molt a year is sufficient.<br />Enjoy your birds!John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-26742457062702759042019-06-05T09:57:20.111-07:002019-06-05T09:57:20.111-07:00Mr. Metzer. Thanks for taking the time to help us...Mr. Metzer. Thanks for taking the time to help us new duck owners! We appreciate you passing along the knowledge.<br /><br />I have a question regarding molting and a resting period. You mention that commercial operations run 40 to 52 weeks a year. Would those that run less than 52 weeks be giving the ducks a chance for extended rest? We had planned to do that, but our ducks just went through a molt. Summer molt? I read that ducks went through a summer molt regardless of their environment. (this is their first summer) <br /><br />1st) do ducks really molt in the summer even if all other conditions are perfect for egg laying? (ie. good food, proper light, no stressors)<br /><br />2nd) would this summer molt give the ducks enough of a rest?<br /><br />Thank you!Leonardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-33581237143178081162018-12-05T08:06:44.653-08:002018-12-05T08:06:44.653-08:00Sure. Don't see why not. Your 14 month olds sh...Sure. Don't see why not. Your 14 month olds should be producing and your 20 week olds will be coming into production soon.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-49992765782991197402018-12-03T20:09:56.210-08:002018-12-03T20:09:56.210-08:00Hi! Ive been raising 300 philippine mallard ducks ...Hi! Ive been raising 300 philippine mallard ducks for over a year now. On average, egg production has been around 60% so far. Im now considering extended daylight technique. My question is, wud it be okay if I apply it to my 14month old ducks? would it increase their egg produce? also, i have 20 weeks old ducks of same breed, is it good if i apply extended daytime technique? tyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16783624686175355083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-12532725060944895822018-11-22T17:59:36.427-08:002018-11-22T17:59:36.427-08:00Interesting article, I never know that light will ...Interesting article, I never know that light will affect the egg production rate of poultry, I hope to have the opportunity to visit the duck house in the countryside.Irene N. Millerhttps://www.tomtop.com/lights-lighting-11075/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-40773741304434231062018-09-09T09:46:03.085-07:002018-09-09T09:46:03.085-07:00hello,
i have some sebastopol and would like them ...hello,<br />i have some sebastopol and would like them to lay early this year. iv heard that they will not lay late into the year even with extra lighting, but will go early. even can double egg production. iv seen 10 -13 hours of light starting on nov 1st till jan 15th. anyone have any help here. <br /><br />a little info to help:<br />i have 5 sebastopol : 1 blue splash gander/ 1 white gander /1 blue f /1white f/ 1white color carring f<br />2 french troulse not sure of sex all hatched around late may <br />and a bunch of ducks appleyards ,muscovy ,cayugha,crested 4-6 month old the older ducks lay an egg a day starting last month<br />the ducks dont like being pended so i leave every 1 out in a fenced yard at night. plan on seperating breeds in the spring. im in the city so not may predetors and they roam freely during the day. there is several street lights the big city kind. <br /><br />so was wonder if the street light would be enough or mess them up? do i need more light? how much and how many hours what time a day? will i need to pen them to make the light effective?if so, its still a little dark when i leave for work and let them out then will this effect the lighting schedule. should i include the ducks with this lighting schedule? <br /><br />thanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331875572259058776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-58290242435523846342018-08-06T10:18:25.230-07:002018-08-06T10:18:25.230-07:00Esta é minha primeira vez aqui e estou realmente ...Esta é minha primeira vez aqui e estou realmente impressionado!<br />Irei ler todos os artigos .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-85648546387166168272018-08-02T19:55:42.716-07:002018-08-02T19:55:42.716-07:00Very good post. I certainly love this website.
Kee...Very good post. I certainly love this website.<br />Keep writing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-38004397067472181482018-03-20T07:07:49.270-07:002018-03-20T07:07:49.270-07:00I have 4 Ancona ducks. I believe there are 3 femal...I have 4 Ancona ducks. I believe there are 3 females and 1 male. They are 16 weeks old now. They were moved out of the enclosed porch about 3 weeks ago to an outdoor coop with a red heat lamp. How long should I leave the heat lamp in and when can I expect them to start laying?Tawnya Blackburnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-68886749553989908112017-01-30T22:04:22.413-08:002017-01-30T22:04:22.413-08:00I have seen no research supporting either method t...I have seen no research supporting either method though the general consensus is that you get more prolapses if you increase the day length too much too quickly.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-41031340190759322622017-01-25T20:26:56.843-08:002017-01-25T20:26:56.843-08:00Why do you recommend increasing the light graduall...Why do you recommend increasing the light gradually at 20 to 23 weeks? Would it harm the ducks to go from a 10 hour day to 17 hour day overnight? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470681009061733233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-15140684413410301552016-12-03T10:44:04.833-08:002016-12-03T10:44:04.833-08:00Yes, a heat lamp will provide enough light that th...Yes, a heat lamp will provide enough light that they will not have a "night". This will not harm them but may prevent maximum egg production. But maybe maximum egg production is not critical to you. As I said, the heat lamp's light is not harming them.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-70177165009869695212016-11-27T05:56:28.271-08:002016-11-27T05:56:28.271-08:00Hi. We live in New Hampshire and have 1 mallard an...Hi. We live in New Hampshire and have 1 mallard and 2 rouens. They were born in march and have been laying for about 2 months now. We use a heat lamp in one corner of their small barn so they can have a warm area if they want, the light is on from late afternoon until morning. After reading your info on light and egg production im wondering if this is a bad idea? Will a heat lamp be enough light to cause them to never have a night time? THANK YOU!!!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212661778407013765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-63803072441293365692015-10-28T08:17:50.508-07:002015-10-28T08:17:50.508-07:00Ducks do the best with about 17 hours of light. Y...Ducks do the best with about 17 hours of light. You can bring geese into production earlier with extra lights but it does not extend their season as it does with ducks, chickens, turkeys, etc. They have found the ideal day length for geese in Europe for maximum egg production is 10 hours. Obviously this can only be done in a dark house, not if they are subject to natural day lengths.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-51145342893734368332015-10-28T08:15:32.436-07:002015-10-28T08:15:32.436-07:00I think you are safe with LEDs. They are used exc...I think you are safe with LEDs. They are used exclusively in new broiler buildings but I really don't know with breeders. I have used fluorescent and high pressure sodium with good luck.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-55822725820619776022015-10-27T13:49:20.493-07:002015-10-27T13:49:20.493-07:00Is there aNY difference in amount of light or time...Is there aNY difference in amount of light or time for Ducks V. Geese ?<br /><br />I am thinking of running a mixed flock of runners and Chinease Geese in a orchard areaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012097299242212745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-75282222958191312092015-10-27T13:45:45.700-07:002015-10-27T13:45:45.700-07:00Does the color range of lights make any difference...Does the color range of lights make any difference I know it does make a difference in starting seedlings is there any difference between using LEDs over old fashion bulbs <br /><br />I would prefer to use LEDs for the lower cost of installation skipping the cost of trenching ,conduit ,,wire etc over a simple solar power set up Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012097299242212745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-74608353617528283162015-10-13T10:28:10.057-07:002015-10-13T10:28:10.057-07:00Production at their peak varies tremendously on ho...Production at their peak varies tremendously on how they have been raised and their genetics. It will range from 60% (60 eggs each day from every 100 females) to 99%. They will stay at this level for about three weeks and then production starts to go down from .5% to 2% a week. Normally commercial flocks are kept in production for 40-50 weeks.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-61808624907896074072015-10-13T09:17:13.800-07:002015-10-13T09:17:13.800-07:00and by the way sir, how many weeks of egg producti...and by the way sir, how many weeks of egg production at its peak expected volume? thanks again sir.captain pogoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480507798456420229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-1870546912443204942015-10-13T09:15:23.553-07:002015-10-13T09:15:23.553-07:00thank you very much sir for the very insightful re...thank you very much sir for the very insightful reply. i owe you a lot. they lay eggs late due to poor feeding practice. backyard style but when i oversaw it that was the time they were able to recover healthwise.captain pogoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480507798456420229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-87225534687975742682015-10-13T06:58:31.014-07:002015-10-13T06:58:31.014-07:00You may just need to be patient. It takes nine we...You may just need to be patient. It takes nine weeks to go from 2% production to peak production. It also takes several weeks for light stimulation to affect egg production. However, they should have started laying at five months of age so I don't know why the delay if they are eight months old.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-79441738329183191342015-10-13T04:51:59.403-07:002015-10-13T04:51:59.403-07:00Sir John Metzer, they are now 8 months old and the...Sir John Metzer, they are now 8 months old and they started laying eggs 2 weeks ago. they mixed Philippine local ducks. ill check the contents of the duck laying feeds i used. i just started light stimulation technique 2 days ago oct 11, 2015. there approximately 750 female ducks and close to 100 male ducks sir.captain pogoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480507798456420229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-66267571084547080482015-10-12T15:41:06.806-07:002015-10-12T15:41:06.806-07:00How old are they? What breed? What is the protei...How old are they? What breed? What is the protein and calcium level of the feed they are eating now? Are you using lights to stimulate production? How many weeks has it been since they laid their first egg? How many females are in the flock?John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.com