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Khaki Campbell Duck Farming Yields Over 300 Eggs Annually And Huge Profits
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News18•16-10-2026, 23:31
Khaki Campbell Duck Farming Yields Over 300 Eggs Annually And Huge Profits
- •Khaki Campbell ducks start laying eggs by the fifth month, yielding over 300 eggs a year.
- •Aryan, a 25-year-old resident from the Majhaulia block, has been successfully rearing this breed for a year.
- •Duck eggs are sold at 6 rupees for consumption and up to 13 rupees for hatching purposes.
- •Rearing 1,000 ducks can generate hundreds of daily eggs, ensuring massive monthly and annual income.
Key Questions Answered
Khaki Campbell ducks begin laying eggs by the fifth month of rearing. While a common breed yields between 250 and 280 eggs annually, the Khaki Campbell produces 300 to 320 eggs per year, with an average egg weight of up to 70 grams.
Eggs sold for consumption are priced at 6 rupees each, while eggs sold for hatching can fetch 12 to 13 rupees. The chicks hatch in 28 to 30 days and are subsequently sold in the market at a price ranging from 40 to 45 rupees.
A farmer rearing 1,000 ducks with about 700 females can conservatively obtain 500 eggs daily. Selling these eggs for hatching at 12 rupees each ensures a guaranteed daily income of 6,000 rupees, leading to a monthly income of 180,000 rupees and an annual income exceeding 2.1 million rupees.
