• Ducks are commonly raised in Cambodian villages, especially near rice fields.
• A healthy duck can lay up to 300 eggs per year—more than most chickens!
• Duck eggs are larger and richer in nutrients than chicken eggs, with more vitamin B12 and omega-3s
• Many children in Cambodia help care for ducks and lead them with a long bamboo stick.
• Ducks eat insects, weeds, and leftover rice, helping to naturally clean and fertilize the fields.
• In floating villages, ducks are raised on floating bamboo pens over the water.
• Duck meat and eggs are key protein sources for rural families in Cambodia.
• In the dry season, farmers often move their flocks far to find food & water
• Some Cambodian duck farmers specialize in egg-laying breeds like Khaki Campbells and Indian Runner
• Ducks are social and smart—they often learn routines quickly and can recognize their caretakers.
