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Mixed farming of turtles and earthworms in the same pond yields high economic returns
Under micro-flowing water conditions, amphibious turtles and aquatic earthworms are co-cultured in one pond, with the aquatic earthworms serving as the main feed or supplementary feed for the turtles. This can make the turtles strong and healthy, grow faster, shorten the breeding cycle, reduce feeding costs, and more than double economic returns. Moreover, throughout the entire rearing process, contamination of the product by hormone drugs is avoided, meeting the basic requirements for pollution-free food and making it more popular with consumers. The main technical points are introduced as follows: 1. Pond construction: choose a site with abundant water sources and good water quality
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What are the methods to prevent alligator snapping turtles from killing each other
In 1996, China introduced two species of alligator snapping turtles from the United States: one is the small alligator snapping turtle and the other is the large alligator snapping turtle. They are famous for their high reproduction rate, fast growth, high meat yield and tender, delicious meat. At present, they have been favored by many farmers and loved by consumers, and feed promotion has already been carried out in many regions, with very considerable economic benefits. However, under artificial high-density rearing conditions, due to their nature and causes such as environment, feed and mating, individuals of the same species fight each other and attack those that come near, causing unnecessary losses. Since 1996, the author has tried
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What to do when the golden coin turtle (Cuora trifasciata) contracts bacterial intestinal hemorrhagic disease
Bacterial intestinal hemorrhagic disease in the golden coin turtle is an intestinal disease caused by opportunistic pathogenic bacteria. It is usually triggered by unclean or contaminated water, or by eating spoiled and rotten leftover bait. In March 1997, golden coin turtles at an aquaculture farm in Mule Town developed cases characterized by reduced feeding, refusal to eat, listlessness, bleeding from the mouth and nose, and not even fleeing when grasped by hand; clinical and necropsy examination led to a diagnosis of bacterial intestinal hemorrhagic disease. The details are as follows: 1. Incidence situation The aquaculture farm kept 57 golden coin turtles, each with a body
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Common pests and predators in soft-shelled turtle farming and their control methods
The main predators of soft-shelled turtles include rats, snakes, birds, ants, mosquitoes, etc. They mainly harm turtle eggs and juvenile turtles under 1 year of age; turtles over 1 year old with strong constitutions are rarely harmed. Among them, rats cause the greatest harm to turtle eggs. In the dead of night, which is the good time for turtles to lay eggs, rats also come out of their holes and move frequently around the egg-laying sites. On one hand, they disturb the normal egg-laying of turtles; on the other hand, rats dig holes all over the sand bed, causing the turtle eggs to vibrate and leading to embryo death. Juvenile and young turtles are also easily surrounded and
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How to Choose Among 8 Major Turtle Species? A Detailed Guide to Practical Selection Tips
Turtle (Chinese pond turtle): The male should have a blackish carapace, a thick, solid tail base, and a long, deep concave plastron; the female should have a short, thick body and a short, thick tail. It is best to choose turtles aged 8 years or older; the female should weigh 350 grams, while the male only needs to have reached the age of gonadal maturity. The female-to-male ratio is 2:1 to 3:1. Golden coin turtle: When selecting, hold it in your hand and turn it over; its head will extend very long, with even thickness, and its eyes will move flexibly and look lively. The skin should be glossy, the temperament gentle, the gap between the upper and lower shells at the tail large, and the cloacal opening wide. Turtles aged 6 years or older are required.
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How to prevent and control red and white plastron disease in soft-shelled turtles? Detailed explanation of causes and prevention methods
Red and white plastron disease in soft-shelled turtles (commonly known as red plastron and white plastron disease) has been a relatively serious turtle disease in China in recent years, and so far there is still no ideal treatment method. However, through efforts in various aspects, the main pathogens and disease onset conditions of red and white plastron disease have basically been identified, and breakthrough progress has been made in prevention, especially in research on disease prevention with Chinese herbal medicines and immune vaccines, laying a foundation for controlling the occurrence of red and white plastron disease in the future. Based on relevant domestic research and my own practice, the author introduces the occurrence and prevention of red and white plastron disease as follows, for reference and application by interested parties.
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What are the key measures to improve the hatching rate of turtle eggs?
1. Selection of parent turtles: Parent turtles should be selected from individuals aged over 5 years, robust, free of disease and injury, active in movement, and with strong limbs. 2. Male-to-female ratio: Generally, a female-to-male ratio of 2-3:1 is appropriate. If the proportion of male turtles is too low, it will be detrimental to normal fertilization of the females. 3. Egg collection time: Generally, collecting eggs within 10-30 hours after laying is appropriate; if conditions permit, collecting eggs within 3-5 days after laying is even better. Generally, eggs should be collected in the afternoon to avoid human interference with daytime egg-laying. Fertilized
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What are the prevention and treatment methods for parotitis in soft-shelled turtles?
In the process of raising soft-shelled turtles, if the water quality is poor and disinfection is not strict, the turtles are very prone to parotitis. Once this disease occurs, it will cause mass mortality. The disease tends to occur in juvenile turtles, and if not handled properly, it can lead to total wipeout, so it must be carefully prevented and treated. The prevention and treatment methods for parotitis in soft-shelled turtles are introduced below. 1. Pathogen: diseased turtles are affected by a virus, with secondary bacterial infection. 2. Symptoms: diseased turtles show weakened activity, often lying at the pond edge or on the feeding platform; the neck is swollen and cannot be freely extended or retracted, but the skin does not turn red; there is general edema, and the plastron is pale and bloodless.
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Detailed Explanation of Key Technical Points for Polyculture of Soft-shelled Turtles, Crabs, Shrimp and Fish
1. Pond conditions: The pond area is 3.5 mu, the pond bottom is flat, the silt thickness is about 15 cm, and the water depth is 1.5 m. A 40 cm wide glass fence is installed around the pond, equipped with a 1.5 kW paddlewheel aerator. 2. Pond clearing and water fertilizing: After clearing the pond by the dry method with 75 kg of quicklime per mu, expose it to the sun for 5 days. One week before releasing the seedlings, fill with water to a depth of 80 cm, and use Feishuibao and EM original liquid to fertilize the water quality, so that the water transparency is about 30 cm and the water color is tea-brown or yellow-green. 3. Seedling stocking: On May 20, a total of 0.7-0.8
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What should be noted when giving injections to a sick turtle?
For captive-bred turtles that fall ill, treatment methods such as oral medication, injections, applying medicine, or even medicated baths can be used. Among these, injecting the medicinal solution directly into the turtle's body works fastest and most effectively. However, turtles have a shell for protection and more bone than flesh, so the following points must be noted when injecting a turtle, otherwise it is easy to cause harm to the turtle. 1. Choose the correct injection site. The leg muscles of the turtle's front and hind limbs are relatively plump, so intramuscular injections are generally given there. When injecting, the needle should preferably enter at a 45° angle to the limb; too large an angle will damage the fascia or bone
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