A Detailed Explanation of Fermentation Bed Goose Raising Technology and the Production Process
AbstractDiluting the bacterial culture: First prepare 2 jin of super-strength fermentation bed bacteria, then add 20 jin of cornmeal or rice bran, stir evenly, and spread it on the fermentation bed. Choosing bedding material: choose unmoldy sawdust that has been sun-dried as the bedding material; peanut shells or corn stalks can also be chosen as substitutes. Spreading the bacterial culture: the fermentation bed needs a 10cm-thick layer of sawdust spread over it, then a small amount of bacterial culture evenly sprinkled on top; no water needs to be added. Moving the geese onto the bed: after about 12 days, when the fermentation bed is completed, the geese can be moved onto the fermentation bed for raising.
I. Fermentation Bed Goose Raising Technology
1. Diluting the bacterial culture
Prepare 2 jin of super-strength fermentation bed bacteria; for each jin of bacterial culture, add 10 jin of cornmeal or rice bran, mix evenly without adding water, and then spread it over a 12-15 sq m fermentation bed.
2. Choosing bedding material
First choose non-toxic, harmless and unmoldy sawdust, remove impurities, sun-dry it and then use it. If local sawdust is relatively expensive, peanut shells or corn stalks can also be chosen, as well as ingredients with a relatively high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio, for use as fermentation bed bedding material.
3. Spreading the bacterial culture
On average, spread a 10cm-thick layer of sawdust over each fermentation bed, then evenly sprinkle a small amount of bacterial culture on top; it can also be mixed first and then spread, and no water needs to be added during this process.
4. Spreading enough bedding material
Compared with fermentation beds for raising pigs, the fermentation bed for raising geese does not need to be very thick; generally about 40cm is enough. When the fermentation bed is first put into use, the sawdust will settle somewhat, so enough bedding material must be spread.
5. Moving the geese onto the bed
After the fermentation bed is completed, it can be used normally in about 12 days, and during this period the geese can be moved onto the bed for raising. When moving the geese onto the bed, try to avoid frightening the flock.
II. Advantages of Fermentation Bed Goose Raising
1. Sprinkling the bacterial culture on the fermentation bed allows the activity of the bacteria to decompose goose manure, achieving the goal of zero discharge of goose manure.
2. Generally, geese have relatively short digestive tracts; under ordinary raising conditions, about 70% of the organic matter in the manure is not fully decomposed. If it is used for manure treatment, it has high moisture and high organic nutrients, but if it is not decomposed in time, it will deteriorate and stink.
3. After geese drop manure on the fermentation bed, it can be decomposed by the bacteria in the bed and converted into bacterial protein; the geese can also eat these bacteria, supplementing the nutrients they need and reducing feed usage.
4. Under ordinary raising conditions, goose houses often produce unpleasant odors; the odor is actually ammonia. If the ammonia in the goose house is relatively strong, it is unfavorable for the healthy growth of geese, easily inducing respiratory diseases, leading to reduced feed intake and somewhat reduced egg production, and in severe cases it can even cause goose death.
5. The bacterial culture can effectively remove odors and effectively decompose manure, reducing the amount of ammonia in the goose house. It can also effectively prevent the occurrence of parasites and reduce the probability of geese becoming ill.