Kunjumon, another duck farmer from the region resting as his ducks are fed. Photo: Seema Krishnakumar
The eggs are sold in bulk in local markets for prices ranging from Rs. 6 per egg. Photo: Seema Krishnakumar
Ponnachan taking a break from fl ocking ducks across the canal to another assigned field. Photo: Seema Krishnakumar
About 8000 ducks paddle across the canal to their new home for next one week. Photo: Seema Krishnakumar
By evening, ducks are flocked and counted inside the nets. Photo: Seema Krishnakumar
Kunjumon, who runs a shop in AC road selling exclusively duck eggs and meat. Photo: Seema Krishnakumar
Kunjamma, a labourer at Kunjumon’s shop dresses the duck meat for 10 rupee per piece. Photo: Seema Krishnakumar
Ducks pecking on the canal shore. Photo: Seema Krishnakumar
Benoy, a duck farmer rests as he watches the ducks. Photo: Seema Krishnakumar