Rutin chicken, named for the fact that its eggs are rich in rutin, is a poultry with a high economic value. Newly hatched rutin chicks require special attention and care to ensure healthy growth. The following is about the breeding methods and precautions of rutin chicks.
First, the breeding environment.
Temperature control: Rutin chicks are very sensitive to temperature, and freshly hatched chicks require a higher temperature, around 35-37. As the chicks grow, the temperature can be gradually reduced by 2-3 per week until it drops to around 20.
Humidity regulation: Proper humidity is also very important for the health of the chicks. Humidity should be controlled at 60-70% for the first 10 days after incubation, and then gradually reduced to 50-60%.
Ventilation: Maintaining good ventilation to avoid the accumulation of ammonia and other harmful gases can help prevent respiratory diseases.
2. Feeding management.
Drinking water: Ensure that the chicks drink clean, warm water within 24 hours of hatching, and 5% glucose can be added to the water to help the chicks replenish energy and strengthen their physique.
Feed: Choose high-quality chick feed and change it gradually according to the growth stage. Feed should be kept dry, clean and free of mildew.
Number and amount of feeding: Chicks have a small stomach capacity and digest quickly, so they need small and frequent meals. Feed at least 4-6 times a day, gradually reduce the number of feedings and increase the amount of feedings each time as the age increases.
3. Health management.
Vaccination: Follow the recommendations of a veterinarian or poultry specialist to vaccinate the chicks with the necessary vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases.
Pest control: Check the health status of the chicks regularly, and take timely measures once abnormalities are found. Pests and diseases can be controlled using biological control and pharmaceuticals**.
Avoid stress: Reduce the stressors of chicks, such as avoiding frequent changes of breeders, reducing noise and light stimulation, etc. Stress can lead to problems such as stunted chick growth and weakened immunity.
4. Other precautions.
Breeding density: Reasonable breeding density is conducive to improving the survival rate and growth rate of chicks. Adjust the breeding density according to factors such as feeding conditions, breed and age.
Beak Breaking: To prevent chicks from pecking each other and reduce feed waste, beak cutting can be done within a week of hatching. Beak cutting should use a special beak cutter, and care should be taken when operating to avoid causing injury to chicks.
Sex identification: When the chicks reach a certain age, gender identification can be carried out and male and female hens can be kept separately. This helps to improve feeding efficiency and economic benefits.
Observation and recording: Observe the chicks' feeding, drinking, mental state and feces every day, and find and deal with problems in time. At the same time, information such as growth data, feed consumption and vaccinations are recorded in order to analyze and improve feeding management.
In short, raising rutin chicks requires attention to many aspects, including environmental control, feeding management, health management, etc. Only by doing a good job in these tasks can we ensure the healthy growth of rutin chicks and the improvement of breeding efficiency.
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