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Why do sows eat piglets? It is mostly seen in first-time sows
Abstract The situation of sows eating piglets mainly occurs in first-time sows. The reasons are: the nutritional content in the feed is insufficient; the sow has eaten dead fetuses, afterbirth, and raw meat and bones from swill, which are similar in smell to newborn piglets; piglets from another litter wander into this pen by mistake, and the sow smells that the odor is wrong;
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What conditions are required for porcupine farming?
Abstract Porcupines are mostly raised using a semi free-range method. Suitable terrain should be chosen to build the farm, and feed should also be prepared according to certain requirements. In addition, the ratio of male to female porcupines raised on the farm is best set at 1:3 or 1:4.
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Which pesticide is effective for controlling stinging caterpillars
Stinging caterpillars are mostly found on green leaf surfaces and live by eating leaves. There are many common species, such as flat-shaped and prism-shaped ones, and most are larvae of the slug moth family. They once grew in large numbers on shrubs such as false indigo and on tree-of-heaven plants in northern China in summer and autumn. What pesticide should be used to control stinging caterpillars?
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What are the propagation methods for growing Salvia miltiorrhiza (red sage)?
Seed propagation: Broadcast sowing is generally used, and sowing is best done from the year's Grain in Ear to Summer Solstice and from End of Heat to White Dew in the year the seeds are collected. The seedbed should be land with a slightly higher elevation, loose and fertile soil, and convenient watering. For raising seedlings in mountainous areas, it is best to choose a hillside slope at the foot of a mountain facing east or southeast as the seedbed, to reduce sun exposure and help seedling emergence. The seedbed should first be plowed, and decomposed human manure and urine used as base fertilizer. The soil should be broken up fine and made into high beds 1.3-1.66 m wide. Then the seeds are evenly broadcast shallowly on the bed surface; after sowing, press lightly once with the foot so the seeds adhere closely to the surface soil (no need to cover with soil), cover with a thin layer of wheat straw, and sprinkle water frequently to keep it moist. When the seedlings have 3-5 true leaves, thin them out if they are found to be too dense. The thinned seedlings can be temporarily planted elsewhere and cultivated. During this period, pay attention to watering and promptly apply 1-2 topdressings of dilute human manure and urine to promote seedling growth. The suitable time for transplanting is from late October to early November of the same year. Before transplanting, open holes on the prepared bed surface at a spacing of 25 cm × 25 cm, with the hole depth depending on the length of the seedling roots. Plant 1-2 plants per hole, with the planting depth such that the heart bud is slightly exposed; do not plant too deep, and do not let the root crown be exposed above the soil. After planting, cover with soil until the holes are level, press slightly firm, and water promptly to settle the roots. When Salvia miltiorrhiza is transplanted early, it takes root early, and by the time the cold winter arrives it has already survived, and it will green up early the following year; as far as possible, do not delay transplanting until the severe cold season.</p><p></p><p>Root division propagation:</p><p>Carry out from the Beginning of Spring to Awakening of Insects. Select robust new roots about 1 cm in diameter for planting. Before planting, first cut the roots into 5-7 cm long root segments. The planting density is 27 cm between rows and 20 cm between plants. Open furrows on the bed surface, place the root segments upright in the furrows, taking care not to place the upper and lower ends upside down, and after planting cover level with soil. Seedlings generally emerge after Grain Rain. With root division propagation, flowering is later, and it is difficult to harvest seeds in the same year, but the roots grow faster.</p><p>Division propagation:</p><p>From the Beginning of Winter to the Awakening of Insects of the following year, when harvesting home-grown Salvia miltiorrhiza (generally between the Winter Solstice and the Beginning of Spring), select robust, disease-free plants, cut off the thick roots for medicinal use, and use the roots thinner than a cigarette, together with the rhizome head and heart leaves, as planting stock for propagation. Wild Salvia miltiorrhiza can also be dug up and transplanted together with roots and seedlings. Large seedlings can be divided into 2-4 plants according to the natural growth conditions of the buds and roots, and then planted.</p><p>Cuttage:</p><p>Around Qingming, select thick, strong stems, cut them into sections with 2-3 nodes each, cut off part of the leaves, and insert them into the prepared bed, burying 6-10 cm in the soil, leaving the buds slightly exposed above the soil surface, press the soil firm, and water immediately. After that, spray water with a sprayer in the morning and evening to keep the bed surface moist.</p>
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Detailed Guide to Mock Strawberry Cultivation Techniques: Planting Methods and Management Points
Mock strawberry grows mostly wild on hillsides, in grasslands, along roadsides, by ditches, or among weeds on field ridges; it is distributed throughout the country. The whole plant is used medicinally; it has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis, and astringing to stop bleeding, and it can also treat venomous snake bites, and be applied to treat boils and sores, etc.; it is also used to kill flies and maggots.
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Dragon fruit fails to bear fruit mostly due to seedling plants; grafted plants bear fruit quickly
Summary If dragon fruit is grown from seedlings, it usually only flowers and rarely bears fruit, while grafted dragon fruit can bear fruit quickly. If the rootstock used for dragon fruit is queen of the night (Selenicereus grandiflorus), it may also only flower without bearing fruit. During dragon fruit cultivation, fertilizer must be applied frequently, and
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Key points of kiwifruit cultivation techniques: set density according to variety, spacing is mostly 3 m by 4 m
Summary Soil: choose loose, breathable soil with a slightly acidic pH. Temperature: best planted in subtropical or temperate humid climate regions. Water: needs sufficient water, but waterlogging must not occur. Light: suitable for diffused light. Orchard establishment: choose a sunny
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Guangdong Sand Ginger Planting Method and Timing: Mostly Sown from Late March to Early April
Summary. Selecting ginger seed: choose ginger seed that grows evenly, is medium in size and has intact skin. Selecting land: choose newly reclaimed wasteland with high terrain and loose soil. Planting season: generally carried out from late March to mid-April. Management: sand ginger is not cold-tolerant and also fears waterlogging, so special attention must be paid to drainage
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How Do You Propagate Pomelo? Introduction to Common Propagation Methods
Pomelo is mostly found in the south, with the pomelo produced in Pinghe County, Zhangzhou, Fujian being the most famous. Its fruit is sweet and sour when eaten fresh, refreshing to the heart, and draws endless praise, so how do you propagate pomelo? 1. How do you propagate pomelo Pomelo can be grown from seed or grafted
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Is the hackberry tree evergreen or deciduous? This article explains it clearly for you
The hackberry tree mostly grows at altitudes of 100-1500 m along roadsides, hillsides and forest edges. It likes light, tolerates slight shade, is cold-resistant, and is suited to growing in fertile, flat ground. Do you know whether the hackberry tree is evergreen or deciduous? 1. Is the hackberry tree evergreen or deciduous? The hackberry tree is a deciduous plant, it is distributed
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