Table 1 Calculated compositon of experimental diet

Chemical composition Commercial duck feed1* Commercial duck feed2* Produced duck feed*
Crude Protein (%) 21 17 22.17
Ether Extract 2.5 2.5 -
Crude Fat (%) - - 17.24
Crude Fiber (%) 6 6 9.18
Crude ash (%) 8 8 6.11
Calcium (%) 0.75 0.75 -
Phosphorus (%) 0.4 0.3 -
AMEn (kcal/kg) 2,900 3,100 4,900
Commercial duck feed 1*; for 0–3 weeks of age, Commercial duck feed 2*; 3–7 weeks of age, Produced duck feed*; frozen ill cacass 60%, sorghum 30% and rice bran 10%.