Comparative performance of Kuzi Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) and its crosses with Khaki Campbell with respect to growth, phenotypic parameters and carcass quality

To develop a suitable duck variety for egg type, one pilot study was undertaken to know the cross performance of Kuzi ducks with exotic breeds available in India. In present study, comparative and its two crosses Khaki Campbell viz × (DK) (KD) were carried out respect juvenile growth, conformation, body colour carcass quality. It observed that significant differences exist between different genetic groups weights Ducks recorded higher than crosses. The weight gain more during seven weeks age all three irrespective sex. Gain showed maximum four six age. This may be exploited future breeding programme. Multicolour plumage dominant groups. Shank colours brown most birds DK KD whereas pink Kuzi. revealed male slaughtered at 12 meat purpose as thereafter they not any weight. found lower