In the process of raising ducks and geese, the duck and goose houses need to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in all directions after slaughter. The period from the end of disinfection to the arrival of a new batch of ducklings and geese is called the empty period. It is crucial that farmers ensure that the vacancy period is long enough to avoid harmful substances such as formaldehyde remaining in the house from affecting the health of ducklings and geese, especially to avoid damage to their upper respiratory tract.
Choosing high-quality ducklings and geese is the key to successful farming. The criteria for a good quality duckling goose include:
1.The body shape and color are uniform, the coat color is similar, and the weight difference is small.
2.Strong mobility, strong struggle, and crisp cry.
3.The eyes are bright and rounded, and the behavior is agile and lively.
4.The villi are soft and shiny, the umbilicus heals well, and there is no pollution.
5.* The surrounding area is clean, there is no mushy anus, and common bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella are purified.
The right brooding temperature and humidity for ducklings and geese is crucial. Healthy ducklings and geese require a minimum temperature of 32 degrees, while those with weaker constitution or glandular gastritis may need a higher temperature of 36-37 degrees. The appropriate temperature should be judged according to the behavior of the ducklings and geese, if only a small part of the group opens their mouths to breathe, and the distribution is even, and the feeding and activity are normal, it indicates that the temperature is suitable. If the ducklings and geese are clustered, crying frequently, not feeding or inactive, it is necessary to check whether the temperature in the house is too low or unevenly distributed.
For humidity, it is advisable to keep the ducklings and geese at 60%-65% before a week of age, and the minimum should not be less than 55%. Changes in humidity affect the perceived temperature, which decreases by 0 for every 1% decrease2℃。Therefore, it is equally important to maintain proper humidity to avoid problems such as ducklings and geese catching colds due to improper humidity.
Unsuitable temperatures can cause the following hazards to farming:
Temperatures that are too low can lead to yolk malabsorption, poor resistance of ducklings and geese, and accidental death (e.g., crush).
High temperatures can induce respiratory diseases, weaken ducks and geese, and waste resources.
Understanding the importance of temperature and humidity, combined with proper ventilation and preventive health measures, will contribute to the success of duck and goose farming. The above are only some of the details of the process of raising ducks and geese, but they are the basis for efficient farming.