Detailed Explanation of Peacock Breeding Methods and Technical Key Points
AbstractSite selection: Peacocks should be raised on hillsides with many trees for shade and half soil, half sand. Introduction and selection of breeding stock: Choose peacocks that are in good spirits, react quickly, and have smooth, neat feathers. Brooding: From 1-20 days of age, use net rearing or cage rearing; the suitable growth temperature for 1-10 days of age is 34-38°C, then gradually lower the temperature. Feeding: Mainly feed powdered feed, breadworms, cooked eggs, green feed, etc. Breeding density: A rearing number of 40-50 birds is better.
I. Peacock Breeding Conditions
1. Site selection
The selection requirements for peacocks are basically the same as those for domestic chickens. They should be chosen on a semi-hillside with relatively sloped terrain, many trees for shade, and half soil, half sand, in a quiet environment, where forage grass and shrubs can be planted. In order to better raise and tame peacocks, it is best to simulate a wild environment for the breeding site.
2. Feed preparation
The feed peacocks eat is similar to that of domestic chickens: green feed, such as vegetables, forage grass, etc.; animal feed, such as eggs, minced meat, etc.; and grain feed, such as perilla seeds, rice, corn, hemp seeds, sorghum, etc.
3. Introduction and selection of breeding stock
Before introducing peacocks, you must master the basic knowledge of selecting peacocks and have a comprehensive, multi-faceted understanding of the supply sources. Choose peacocks that are in good spirits, have strong legs, react quickly, have bright eyes, have smooth and neat feathers, have straight toes, and have a good appetite.
II. Peacock Breeding Methods
1. Brooding equipment
Peacocks are usually brooded artificially, and brooding lasts about 2 months. Peacocks aged 1-20 days are generally raised in cages or nets. Each net frame is about 200 cm wide and 250 cm long, and the bottom net height is about 60 cm. Perches can be set both indoors and outdoors as needed.
2. Growth temperature
The suitable growth temperature for peacocks at 1-10 days of age is 34-38°C, at 11-20 days of age is 26-28°C, and at 21-30 days of age is 24-26°C. Once the peacocks' feathers gradually increase, they can adapt to room temperature. Keeping air humidity at about 60-70% is sufficient.
3. Feeding
Peacocks aged 1-10 months can be fed four times a day, such as powdered feed, breadworms, cooked eggs, green feed, etc. At 11-30 months, they can be fed three times a day, such as powdered feed, green feed, minced meat, breadworms, cooked eggs, etc. At 31-60 months, feed 2-3 times a day, such as powdered feed, green feed, corn residue, sorghum, minced meat, breadworms, cooked eggs, etc.
4. Breeding density
Generally, the rearing number per group of peacocks is preferably 40-50 birds. Appropriately reduce the rearing density according to their growth conditions, and allow peacocks to drink water and eat on their own. The environment needs to be quiet to prevent flock panic. Carry out regular rodent control, deworming, epidemic prevention, disinfection, and predator prevention work, and also isolate diseased chicks in time.
5. Disease prevention and control
Peacocks have relatively good disease resistance and adaptability. If the rearing environment is poor and management is improper, they are prone to fowl cholera, coccidiosis, pinworm disease, and pullorum disease. If disease occurs, prevention and control should be carried out promptly.