Chicken Rearing Methods and Key Points of Feeding Management Techniques

SummaryBreed selection and coop construction: Generally, native chickens are the main type reared. The chicken coop can be built in a place sheltered from the wind, with sufficient sunlight, convenient transportation, and easy drainage and irrigation. Inside the coop, feed troughs, water troughs, temperature control facilities, etc. should be prepared. Chick rearing: The temperature should be regulated according to the age of the chicks. Young chicken rearing: Male and female chickens should be raised separately, and the daily feeding amount should be controlled according to age. Disease prevention and control: Clean chicken manure from the coop in a timely manner, and do a good job in preventing and controlling diseases such as trichomoniasis and colibacillosis.

I. Breed Selection and Coop Construction

1. Native chickens are usually the main breed chosen, because native chickens have large market demand, strong growth capacity, and high disease resistance. After selecting the breed, begin building the chicken coop. The coop can be built in a place with convenient transportation, shelter from the wind, sufficient sunlight, and easy drainage and irrigation.

2. A place with good conditions is not only beneficial to the growth of chickens, but also convenient for later feeding management. The chicken coop should be equipped with a rest area, and feed troughs, water troughs, and temperature control facilities should be prepared, which helps promote the robust growth of chickens.

II. Chick Rearing

1. Within 60 days after hatching is the chick stage of chickens. Chickens in this period have relatively weak constitutions, and the survival rate in the first 10 days is also relatively low. Chicks have relatively high temperature requirements, so temperature regulation should be the first priority. Generally, the temperature requirements of chicks change as their age increases.

2. In the first 3 days, the temperature needs to be controlled at around 35°C, then lowered by about 1°C every 3 days until around 30 days, when the temperature should be controlled at around 25°C. Then strengthen the management of chicks, plan the rearing density according to age, and maintain day and night lighting within 30 days. After 30 days, the daily lighting time can be appropriately reduced.

III. Young Chicken Rearing

1. The young stage is a period when chickens grow relatively quickly. This period is within 90 days after the brooding period. Generally, by around 120 days, their body size gradually approaches that of adult chickens. Young chickens need to be fed feed inside the coop. At this time, water and feed troughs should be prepared in the coop, and then a sloped roof should be made on top of the coop to prevent water leakage when it rains.

2. When feeding young chickens, male and female chickens should be raised separately to avoid the phenomenon of the strong preying on the weak, and the daily feeding amount should be controlled according to age. Usually, chickens aged 60-90 days need to be fed about 3 times a day, and after 90 days, the feeding amount can be reduced by 1 time. If they are breeding chickens, then the amount fed each time should not be too much, so as to avoid eating too fully, delaying the laying period and affecting the laying rate.

IV. Disease Prevention and Control

1. Common diseases of native chickens mainly include trichomoniasis, colibacillosis, etc. These diseases are relatively harmful to the growth of chickens, all reducing the survival rate of chickens and affecting farming profits. Therefore, during rearing, sanitation work in the chicken coop should be done well, and chicken manure should be cleaned up in a timely manner every day.

2. Strengthen feeding management, regularly disinfect the chicken coop, and do a good job in ventilation. During the rearing process, be careful not to feed spoiled feed and drinking water. When rearing, plan the rearing density well, and frequently observe the growth of the chickens. If any abnormalities are found, isolate them in a timely manner, then check the specific situation, and treat according to the symptoms.