00:00Why do some people throw entire groups of ducklings directly into water?
00:03The reason behind it is more practical than you'd expect.
00:07Large duck farms raise several thousand ducks at once.
00:10If every meal relies entirely on purchased feed, costs quickly become overwhelming.
00:16So many farmers don't keep ducks confined and fed all day,
00:19instead they use the duck's natural foraging instinct.
00:22Every morning the flock is herded to nearby ponds, shallow water areas, or rice paddies.
00:28The moment ducks hit the water they start finding food themselves,
00:31water insects, algae, small fish, shrimp, and various microorganisms are all natural food sources.
00:38This saves enormous feed costs while giving ducks more activity and a more natural living environment.
00:44Even more interesting, ducks have strong herd instincts.
00:47By evening most ducks follow the flock back to familiar ground on their own,
00:51no need to chase and catch them one by one.
00:54Next day out to forage, evening back home, the cycle repeats continuously.
00:59Simply put, this is a low-cost farming method that runs entirely on the duck's own nature.
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