The breeding technology of spotted turtles is a profound science, which not only involves the construction of the ecological environment, but also includes the meticulous care of young and adult turtles. First of all, we need to understand that the foundation of breeding lies in the construction of turtle ponds. In order to provide a comfortable living environment for the spotted turtle, we need to design carefully. The brick turtle pond needs to be up to 50 cm deep, and the size depends on the number of fish farmed. The shape of the pond is large at the top and small at the bottom, showing an inverted trapezoidal shape, which ensures that the water quality is smooth and not easy to silt. A 20 cm thick layer of soil is laid at the bottom of the pool to provide a natural living environment for the turtles. In addition, a 60-centimeter-high fence should be built around the pond to prevent turtles from escaping. What's more humane is that a layer of sand needs to be laid between the pool and the fence to give the turtles enough space to move around and also allow them to feel the touch of natural sand.
When it comes to raising baby turtles, the details are even more complicated. Newly hatched hatchlings need to be disinfected with 1% normal saline to prevent the occurrence of disease. Then put it in a tank with a moderate temperature and maintain it between 25-30. In order to ensure the freshness of the water, the water needs to be changed 2-3 times a day. In terms of food, the hatchlings can be fed some boiled wheat grains, eggs, pumpkin and rice mixtures at the beginning. As the hatchlings grow, they can gradually add ingredients such as fish, mussels, meat, and animal offal. The feeding time is best set at 15-17 o'clock in the afternoon every day, and the amount of each feeding should not be too much, and a small amount of surplus can be maintained.
For adult turtles, the focus is on maintaining a stable environment and providing adequate nutrition. Every year around the time of the valley rains, the spotted turtle begins to wake up from hibernation, and the temperature is especially important at this time. When the temperature stabilizes above 18, they begin to feed. At 26-31 hours, their appetite is at its highest. As the temperature drops, the appetite of adult turtles gradually decreases from mid to late October. The choice of bait should be diversified, mainly animal bait such as small fish, small shrimp, and snail meat, and at the same time with plant-based bait such as grains and vegetables. The timing and frequency of feeding are also particular, with noon activity in spring and autumn, and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in summer. In order to maintain the freshness and quality of the bait, the bait processed on the same day should be fed every day, and no rotten food should be fed. In the hot summer, in order to keep the water fresh, the water needs to be changed every 2 days.
Disease prevention and control is a link that cannot be ignored in the breeding process. Although spotted turtles are more viable and less likely to get sick, they should be taken promptly if they are found to be abnormal. If a contagious disease is found, isolate immediately** to prevent the spread of the disease from affecting the health of the entire farm. At the same time, farmers should regularly observe the state of the turtle, and once an abnormal situation is found, it is necessary to prescribe the right medicine in time to avoid economic losses.
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