Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 06 December 2025
In an effort to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote backyard poultry farming, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services distributed day-old Khaki Campbell ducklings to 20 beneficiaries on 5th December 2025, at the Veterinary Dispensary in Manglutan.
The high-quality ducklings were sourced from the Central Poultry & Duck Hatchery, Dollygunj, ensuring disease-free stock with strong genetic traits. Each beneficiary received a batch of healthy ducklings along with expert guidance on scientific rearing practices, including housing, feeding, vaccination schedules, and biosecurity measures aimed at improving survival and productivity.
Veterinary officers and staff of the Manglutan Dispensary supervised the distribution and highlighted the economic advantages of duck farming in the islands. They noted that Khaki Campbell ducks are known for their high egg-laying capacity, lower maintenance requirements, and suitability to the local climate and water resources — making them an ideal choice for small-scale farmers.
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the initiative and assured that they would follow proper care and farming practices to maximize production and income generation.
The initiative is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to encourage sustainable livestock-based livelihood models across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
