Chicks are one of the common poultry, and their meat is delicious and an important economy for farmers. However, it is not an easy task to successfully feed chicks and reap good profits. In the process of raising and caring for chickens, many details need to be paid attention to, and only by mastering scientific breeding skills can we achieve the goal of raising chickens to get rich. This article will make a comprehensive analysis from the aspects of feeding management, feed preparation, disease prevention and control, etc., let us understand the secrets of raising chicks and master effective breeding skills.
1. Feeding management.
1.Enclosure environment.
The environment of the chicks' enclosure has a direct impact on their growth and health. Make sure the house is well ventilated, sunny, dry and clean, and avoid overcrowding. Clean up the feces regularly and change the bedding in time to prevent fecal contamination.
2.Temperature control.
Chicks are less adaptable to temperature, especially young chicks are more sensitive. According to the needs of different growth stages, the temperature of the chicken house should be reasonably adjusted to ensure that it is within the appropriate range to avoid affecting the growth and development of chicks due to too high or too low temperature.
3.Drinking water management.
Ensuring that the chicks have enough water is a crucial part of the breeding process. The drinking fountain should be kept clean, and the water quality should be changed frequently to ensure the hygiene of drinking water and avoid diseases caused by water quality problems.
2. Feed preparation.
1.Reasonable mix of feed.
Chick feed should be reasonably matched according to the needs of different growth stages, including protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and other nutrients. You can choose the full price feed on the market, or you can formulate the appropriate mixture according to your own conditions to ensure that the chicks get a comprehensive and balanced nutrition.
2.Timed and quantitative.
The feeding of feed should be done regularly and quantitatively to avoid overfeeding or uneven hunger and satiety, which will affect the digestion, absorption, growth and development of chicks.
3.Fresh feed.
Try to choose fresh feed to ensure the freshness and health safety of the feed, and avoid diseases caused by feed deterioration.
3. Disease prevention and control.
1.Regular check-ups.
Conduct regular health checks on the chicks, observe their mental state, appetite and posture, and detect abnormalities in time. Chicks found to be abnormal should be isolated** to avoid the spread of disease.
2.Vaccination.
According to the scale of breeding and the regional environment, the vaccine is reasonably selected for vaccination, so as to enhance the immunity of chicks and prevent common infectious diseases.
3.Drinking water disinfection.
Regularly clean and disinfect drinking water facilities to ensure the hygiene and safety of drinking water for chicks and prevent diseases caused by drinking water.
Raising chicks is not a simple affair and contains many details and tricks. In terms of feeding management, feed preparation and disease prevention and control, etc., they need to be taken seriously and operated scientifically and reasonably. Only under the premise of fully mastering effective breeding skills can we achieve healthy growth and stable output of chicks and bring rich economic benefits to farmers. It is hoped that the majority of farmers and friends can comprehensively improve the breeding level of chicks through the methods described in this article and jointly create a better breeding future.