Goose pecking refers to the behavior of geese pecking in the process of breeding, which will have a great impact on the health and production of geese. The following are the causes and prevention methods of goose pecking:
Causes: Poor feeding environment, unbalanced nutrition, lack of entertainment and other factors may lead to goose pecking. For example, high feeding density, lack of essential nutrients in feed, poor drinking water environment, etc., can all trigger goose pecking behavior.
Prevention and control methods: 1) Improve the feeding environment: keep the feeding environment clean and hygienic, regularly replace the bedding, ensure the quality of feed and drinking water, and avoid high feeding density.
2) Provide abundant entertainment activities: provide feed toys, salt water baths and other entertainment facilities, so that geese have sufficient space and time to move, so as to reduce pecking behavior.
3) Balanced nutrition: Reasonably equipped with feed to ensure that the goose consumes sufficient nutrients, such as protein, vitamins, etc., to maintain its health.
4) Use of drugs: In severe cases, drugs can be used**, such as camptothecin, vitamin B2, minerals, etc.
In conclusion, goose pecking behavior not only affects the production and health of geese, but also causes losses to economic benefits. Therefore, we should strengthen feeding management, provide a good breeding environment and entertainment facilities, so that geese can maintain a good psychological state, so as to reduce the occurrence of pecking behavior.