Muscovy duck (indutout) is a big fowl. It is widely believed that she belongs to turkeys. However, it is erroneous - it is an independent species of duck. She comes from South America and Mexico. These birds are recognized among lovers of poultry farmers around the world. Now breeding Indo-ducks has become very popular, but not on an industrial scale, as in European countries.
Why bred indoutok
It is in Europe that indoout is widespread due to the taste of meat. Delicious dishes from it have been made in France for a long time, since indoutine meat has dietary features, and also contains the optimal ratio of fats and proteins - the maximum of protein, the minimum of fat. Very suitable not only during the diet, but also for children and people associated with hard physical labor, athletes. 
Indo-duck bred to obtain high-quality meat and eggs.
In the year one individual can produce 70-120 large eggs (70 g each). Indoor edible eggs.
Did you know? Despite the fact that the ducks have a rather short neck, they have more cervical vertebrae than giraffes.
Egg Incubation
In a specialized farm, in order to breed the indoutok, already fertilized eggs are acquired, and then they are laid in the incubator. Eggs are picked and stored in the same way as other poultry eggs. First you need to choose copies of the correct form and with a smooth homogeneous shell. It should not be cracks and lime growths. With the help of an ovoscope, you can determine the quality of the eggs. The air chamber should not be enlarged, the yolk should not be large and dark, stuck to the shell. If the yolk is too mobile, then it means that it is liquid, and the egg is stale. 
The incubation period is 32-35 days.
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The incubation process is as follows:
- It is necessary to lay eggs in a well-heated and regulated incubator. It is necessary to warm it up for about 4 hours.
- Immediately the time of the bookmark must be chosen so that the brood itself falls in the morning.
- 20% more eggs fit together, if you lay them vertically, but it is better to output the Indutiata in a horizontal position.
- It is necessary to keep eggs that were laid for laying at a temperature not lower than +15 ° C.
- Eggs that have lain from 15 to 18 days are perfectly bred.
- It is necessary to turn the eggs in the incubator 4-6 times a day. It is especially dangerous to ignore this rule in the first half of incubation.
- The temperature in the incubator is maintained within + 37.3 ... +38.3 ° C. In different periods of incubation, the temperature must be changed. At first it should be +37.8 ° С, and in the second half of incubation it is reduced to +37.5 ° С so that the eggs do not overheat. And before the withdrawal is reduced to +37.2 ° C. Control the temperature with thermometers. You can use mercury, alcohol and medical thermometers.
- The eggs are cooled combined: at first about half an hour in the air, and then they are sprayed with cold water, adding to it potassium permanganate (to a slightly pink color) or chloramine. Cool 2 times a day at the same time - in the morning and in the evening. The procedure is carried out from the second half of the incubation and does not stop until the chicks hatch. Cooling should not be strong (not less than +28 ° С on the surface of eggs), and heating to the initial temperature parameters - fast (not longer than 30 minutes).
Maintenance and care for endowments from the first days
Indeliity has practically no requirements for the temperature of the premises. But the humidity of the birds are fastidious.
Did you know? Babies who have just hatched weigh up to 70 g, however they stand firmly on their paws.
The room
The most important condition is a clean and ventilated room, there must be no drafts. It is recommended to replace litter as often as possible. For bedding use branches, leaves, sawdust. It is not recommended to use hay, birds eat it.
Important! If time does not stop the indoutok, there may be difficulties. After all, this type of poultry can fly very well and far.
Birds should not be placed crowded (up to 3 adults, up to 8 animals per 1 sq. M). 
Walking
Walking birds has features depending on the season:
- In the warm season with a walking poultry will not have problems. Muscovy ducks rush from 6 am until lunchtime, so it is more convenient to walk them after 12 hours. In the morning you can feed the bird and collect eggs. Towards the end of daylight hours, everyone is being driven back.
Over time, the ducks become accustomed to such a routine, and if you close the hole, then they will independently gather at the entrance. In summer, swimming areas are located on the territory of the walking area. One large basin with clean water is enough. Since the birds still have the instinct of migration, they cut one wing. This procedure is carried out once or twice. Over time, the indoutine becomes accustomed to the inability to fly and makes no attempt. - In winter, it is also important for indoutok to be in nature. The owners need to take care of a good place for walking, so that they feel comfortable and they do not freeze. By installing a high fence, you can protect them from the wind. And if you make a canopy, then from rain. Be sure to clean the room from the snow and put a litter. Drinking bowls and feeders while walking should also be outside. Control the winter bathing of birds, as it can lead not only to diseases, but also to death. Walking should start after 10 o'clock in the morning. You can walk the indoutok at a temperature not lower than -10 ° С.
Over time, the ducks become accustomed to such a routine, and if you close the hole, then they will independently gather at the entrance. In summer, swimming areas are located on the territory of the walking area. One large basin with clean water is enough. Since the birds still have the instinct of migration, they cut one wing. This procedure is carried out once or twice. Over time, the indoutine becomes accustomed to the inability to fly and makes no attempt.Learn more about the content of musk ducks: feeding rules and equipment for the house; differences males and females; the onset and problems of egg production; winter maintenance; when cut for meat; diseases and their treatment.
How to feed small children
The main thing is that food is always indoutenki not picky. 
Approximate diet from the first days
As for babies, indouuty at the age of 1-2 days (incubator) do not know how to drink and eat. The first thing they begin to eat is what moves. That is why boiled eggs are boiled, then crumbled onto the back of the chicks. Crumbs fall - they eat.
Further, the diet is as follows:
- on the third day, mix porridge from milk, eggs and bran;
- on the fourth day the mash must be of cottage cheese, onions and grains;
- after four days meat wastes are mixed;
- on the 10th day give boiled potatoes.
Video: musk duck feed
Fattening for meat
As practice shows, the most correct type of feeding for indoot is combined. Suitable dry grain feed (various cereals), wet and dry mash. Love succulent feed: potatoes (boiled), beets, turnips. It is also necessary to add mineral feeds (chalk, gravel, shell, salt, eggshell). In the cold period, it is advised to use auxiliary vitamins and minerals in the diet of indoutok.
Important! If a small chick has a big belly, this individual is not suitable for breeding.
Water
Drinking bowls should always be full, but in winter the water quickly becomes cold, it is imperative to monitor its temperature so that the birds do not get sick. One adult individual consumes a liter of water per day. It is contraindicated to feed and water the indoutok hot. 
Indoout Diseases
Indeliver are prone to the following diseases:
- avitaminosis. To cure them, it is necessary to feed the birds rich in vitamins and food elements;
- cloacitis. In case of a disease, the mucous membrane of the cloaca is cleansed of pus, treated with iodine and zinc ointment;
- food poisoning. In this case, the source of poisoning should be isolated, otpaivat bird with a large amount of liquid and give absorbents inside;
- paratyphoid. He will be helped by a special serum prescribed by a veterinarian for the treatment of this disease;
- hepatitis. In case of illness, it is recommended to contact a veterinarian to determine the type of pathogen and prescribe the most effective drug;
- lack of plumage. It is necessary to revise the diet, increase the content of vitamins and minerals in the feed;
- cholera;
- aspergillosis;
- salmonellosis. For the prevention of viral hepatitis, cholera, salmonellosis, it is recommended to twice vaccinate indootitis at the age of 4 and 8 weeks. To do this, apply the vaccine "Capevas";
- helminthiasis. Anthelmintic drugs, for example, Piperazin or Alben, will save them from worms.
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In order to avoid health problems for indoutok, it is necessary to regularly disinfect the room, to control food and water. It is recommended to monitor drafts and humidity in the room where birds live. The litter needs to be replaced frequently. And then the birds will feel comfortable and bring good offspring.
