Project Profile of Duck and Turkey Farming Project in Bangladesh

 Project Profile of Duck and Turkey Farming Project in Bangladesh

1. Executive Summary

The most important idea: combining duck and turkey farming offers a diversified poultry business opportunity in Bangladesh. With both ducks and turkeys, you get two revenue streams—meat and eggs—from birds less common than standard broilers, thereby capturing niche demand.

Therefore this project profile presents a detailed plan, cost-analysis in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka), market outlook, management structure, and financial projections. Besides that you’ll find risk & mitigation and a call to action for professional project-profile services.

2. Business Rationale & Market Outlook

The most important point: demand for duck meat, duck eggs and turkey birds in Bangladesh is rising—though turkey farming has seen some setbacks.

• Duck-farming in Bangladesh has shown good income potential: e.g., one duck farmer in Khulna earned intake of over Tk 100,000 per month by rearing 1,300 Khaki Campbell ducks sold at Tk 400-500/kg. Daily Observer+3Bangladesh News Gazette+3Dhaka Tribune+3

• According to another report: market price of live duck approx Tk 300-350/kg in some districts. lddp.portal.gov.bd+1

• Turkey farming: past popularity surged, e.g., in Rajshahi & elsewhere, but major downside: demand shrank and many farms closed. The Daily Star+1

• Even so, turkey meat commanded prices like Tk 500-550/kg in some areas. The Financial Express+1
  Therefore by doing both duck and turkey farming, you hedge risk (ducks have stronger demand) while keeping an upside (turkey niche market).

3. Project Scope & Objectives

The most important objective: establish a combined farm of ducks and turkeys, structured to operate commercially at scale, achieving profitability within 12-18 months.

• Target production: for example — 1,000 ducks + 300 turkeys in Year 1.

• Key outputs: meat and egg production from ducks; meat (and possibly eggs) from turkeys.

• Geographic focus: rural or peri-urban Bangladesh with pond/field access for ducks and shed access for turkeys.

• Value chain: rear day-old chicks/poults, grow to market size, slaughter / process (or sell live) and distribute to local markets, restaurants, export possibility.

• Diversification: duck eggs for table & hatching; turkey meat for premium market.

4. Technical Plan & Production Process

The most important part: define production process clearly for both ducks and turkeys.

Ducks

• Housing: floating or pond‐based sheds or simple land‐based pens. Ducks do well in water access systems. The Daily Star+1

• Breed: improved breeds like Khaki Campbell, Pekin/Beijing, Jinding, etc. Bangladesh News Gazette+1

• Feeding: supplementary feed + natural foraging if pond/field available.

• Growth period: example- ducks grow 3-4 kg in roughly 2-2.5 months in Bangladesh context. Bangladesh News Gazette+1

• Eggs: e.g., Khaki Campbell may lay ~180-190 eggs/year. lddp.portal.gov.bd

• Marketing: live ducks sold at ~Tk 300-350/kg in local markets. lddp.portal.gov.bd+1

Turkeys

• Housing: semi-intensive system works; turkeys require more space but manageable. The Financial Express+1

• Breed: Commercial turkey varieties; male turkeys may reach 8-10 kg in ~6 months (cited European study but relevant concept) RVO.nl

• Growth: marketing weight approx 5-7 kg in ~5-7 months in Bangladesh studies. Bangla Jol

• Feeding & management cost: higher than ducks. For instance, one study shows turkey feed cost ~55% of total cost vs broilers. ARF Journals

• Marketing: premium price—some regions report Tk 500-550/kg. The Financial Express+1

5. Facility & Infrastructure

The most important requirement: land, housing, water supply (for ducks), equipment, feeding systems.

• Land: e.g., one acre could house both ducks and turkeys depending on layout.

• Duck pens or floating houses: if using a pond/river, floating shed technology may reduce land cost. The Daily Star

• Turkey sheds: proper ventilation, flooring, feeding/watering equipment.

• Utilities: feed storage, water supply, drainage, power supply.

• Biosecurity: fencing, vaccination, disease control protocols (especially for turkeys).

6. Cost Estimate & Financial Projections

The most important step: estimate costs in BDT and project revenues. The following tables give sample numbers (estimates only; local variations apply).

Table 1: Estimated Setup Cost (Year 1)

Item	Ducks (1,000 birds)	Turkeys (300 birds)	Total Estimate (BDT)
Land / site preparation	150,000	100,000	250,000
Housing & equipment	300,000	250,000	550,000
Day-old chicks / poults	100,000 (1,000 × Tk100)	90,000 (300 × Tk300)	190,000
Feeding & initial operations	200,000	180,000	380,000
Misc (vaccination, biosecurity)	50,000	40,000	90,000
Working capital / contingency	100,000	80,000	180,000
Total Setup Cost	900,000	740,000	1,640,000 BDT

Table 2: Annual Revenue & Profit Estimate (Year 1)

Item	Ducks	Turkeys	Combined Total
Sale weight / bird	3.5 kg (average)	6 kg (average)	—
Number sold	1,000 birds	300 birds	1,300 birds
Sale price/kg	Tk 400/kg	Tk 500/kg	—
Revenue from meat	1,000 × 3.5 kg × Tk 400 = 1,400,000	300 × 6 kg × Tk 500 = 900,000	2,300,000 BDT
Eggs & other income	~Tk 300,000	~Tk 150,000	~Tk 450,000
Total Revenue Estimate	—	—	~2,750,000 BDT
Less annual operating cost	~Tk 800,000	~Tk 600,000	~Tk 1,400,000 BDT
Estimated Annual Profit	—	—	~1,350,000 BDT

Note: These figures are indicative only, based on average market prices, growth, and costs gleaned from recent Bangladesh data.
For instance: duck meat selling at Tk 400-500/kg in Khulna/other areas. Bangladesh News Gazette+1
Turkey cost of production reported at ~Tk 195-295/kg with selling price ~Tk 425-475/kg in some districts. Ebu Press Ltd

7. Marketing Strategy

The most important marketing approach: establish reliable channels early for both meat and eggs.

• For ducks: local wet‐markets, restaurants, hotel chains that appreciate duck meat, weekly haats. Example: in Dumuria Upazila duck meat sells at Tk 550-600/kg. Daily Observer

• For duck eggs: target niche consumers (e.g., health-conscious, specialty stores) and hatching eggs for duckling producers.

• For turkeys: target premium market (hotels, expats, restaurants, special occasions). Since turkey demand shrank in some segments, marketing must emphasize quality, niche positioning. The Daily Star+1

• Branding: highlight local production, freshness, organic/clean practices, unique breeds.

• Diversification: value-added products (e.g., processed duck meat, smoked turkey, eggs in packaging).

• Digital / social media: showcase farm operations, breed quality, transparency—building trust.

8. Risk Assessment & Mitigation

The most important risk: market demand and cost pressures.

• Risk: Feed cost increases, which erode margins (many farmers reported rising feed cost in duck farming). The Daily Star+1

• Risk: Disease outbreaks (turkeys have higher management cost; duck farms need biosecurity). Bangla Jol

• Risk: Demand shock for turkey meat (as seen when demand collapsed). The Daily Star

• Mitigation:

  • Keep feed sourcing local and efficient; use foraging for ducks where possible.

  • Vaccination and sound biosecurity.

  • Maintain flexible production: be ready to shift turkey volume down or convert to ducks if market weak.

  • Build pre-agreements with buyers (restaurants/hotels) to secure off-take.

  • Monitor market trends and pricing regularly; adjust pricing and marketing accordingly.

9. Sustainability & Social Impact

The most important impact: this project could empower rural youth and women, create employment, and contribute to local food security.

• Example: In Rajshahi one duck‐farm allowed housewives to participate and became main income source. The Asian Age+1

• Using local breeds/ponds reduces land pressure, integrates with local ecology.

• Value chain ripple: feed suppliers, hatcheries, transport, meat markets all benefit.

• Environmental note: Ducks using pond systems can integrate with aquaculture, reducing waste and improving efficiency (for floating farms).

10. Implementation Timeline

The most important timeline: 12-18 months to establish full production.

Month	Activity
Month 1-2	Site selection, land preparation, shed construction.
Month 3	Procurement of equipment, day-old chicks/poults.
Month 4	Start duck & turkey rearing; establish feeding & management routines.
Month 5-8	Growth phase; duck production sees first harvest; turkey rearing continues.
Month 9-12	Sell first full batch of turkeys; ramp up duck egg/duckling sales.
Month 12+	Review performance, scale up, optimize marketing, consider value-added products.

11. Management & Human Resources

The most important factor: proper farm management ensures productivity and profitability.

• Farm manager: oversee both duck and turkey operations.

• Technical staff: feeding, health/vaccination, record-keeping.

• Marketing & sales staff: liaison with buyers, packaging, logistics.

• Support staff: cleaning, general labour.
  Training and management systems must be established early. Women and youth can be employed (especially in duck segment).

12. Legal, Regulatory & Quality Assurance

The most important note: ensure compliance with local livestock regulations and food safety standards.

• Register farm with Department of Livestock Services (DLS).

• Follow biosecurity protocols and vaccination schedules.

• If processing meat/eggs, get sanitary certification, refrigeration facilities.

• Labeling and packaging for value-added products must meet Bangladesh’s food regulatory standards.

• Consider potential export regulations if targeting abroad.

13. Profitability Outlook & Break-even

The most important calculation: given the sample numbers above, you could break-even within 12–18 months.

• Setup cost: ~ Tk 1.64 million.

• Annual profit estimate: ~ Tk 1.35 million.

• Thus pay-back period less than 1.5 years assuming stable market and cost control.
  Monitoring cost-per-kg, sale price, mortality, feed conversion is critical to hit targets.

14. SWOT Analysis

Strengths

• Niche business with less competition than broilers.

• Dual streams (duck + turkey) reduce single-risk exposure.

• Growing awareness & demand for specialty poultry meat/eggs.

Weaknesses

• Turkey demand unstable.

• Management complexity (two species).

• Higher feed cost for turkeys.

Opportunities

• Value-added processing (smoked duck/turkey).

• Export niche (regional markets).

• Integration with farm tourism / education farm.

Threats

• Disease outbreak.

• Feed price hikes.

• Market price collapse (as seen with turkey sector).

15. Conclusion

The most important takeaway: a combined duck and turkey farming project in Bangladesh presents a compelling business opportunity—provided it is well planned, managed, and backed by proper marketing. With moderate investment (~Tk 1.6 million) and strong execution, you may achieve substantial returns. This project leverages current demand, supports local livelihoods, and adds diversity to poultry sector.

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