In a long-standing tradition, the release of 10,000 ducks rids rice paddies of pests — such as cherry snails, apple snails and weeds — as well as providing a rich source of nutrients for the water birds.
Thousands of ducks have been set loose in rice paddies in Thailand for a regular clean-up that benefits rice and duck farmers alike.
The release of the Khaki Campbell ducks, a British breed, is part of "ped lai thoong" — a long-standing tradition in the region. From just 20 days old, the ducks roam the region's paddies for about five months before being mustered back to the duck farm to produce eggs for up to three years.
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