A Detailed Guide to Hazel Grouse Breeding Technology, Reproduction Methods and Precautions

AbstractBreeding technology: Clean the indoor and outdoor brooding utensils, the preparation of veterinary drugs mainly includes disinfectants and preventive drugs, each chick should be prepared with 22 to 24 grams of compound feed throughout the entire brooding period, maintain a suitable temperature, and they come into estrus and mate in late April or May. Precautions: Hazel Grouse during the domestication period are very sensitive to certain external stimuli, and stress resistance training can be strengthened through frequent human contact and various sounds.

The Hazel Grouse is also known as the “Flying Dragon”, with a small and lovely body but a rather imposing name. Recently, the market for Hazel Grouse has been relatively broad, so it has also attracted a lot of attention. So how should Hazel Grouse be bred? Are there any precautions worth noting? Today let us take everyone to learn about it together.

Hazel Grouse Breeding Technology and Precautions

1. Breeding technology

1. Preparation of brooding cages Before entering the nest, the indoor and outdoor brooding utensils should be thoroughly cleaned, and then the brooding walls and floor should be sprayed with 2% sodium hydroxide or 0.3% Baidusha solution.

2. Preparation of feed and veterinary drugs Each chick should be prepared with 22 to 24 grams of compound feed throughout the entire brooding period. The preparation of veterinary drugs mainly includes disinfectants and preventive drugs. The disinfectants include fumigation formaldehyde and potassium permanganate, as well as peracetic acid and Baidusha for disinfection.

3. Maintain suitable temperature and humidity The temperature for chicks in the first few days is relatively high, starting from 37.0°C on the first day, decreasing by 1°C every two days until it is the same as room temperature.

2. Precautions

Hazel Grouse during the domestication period are very sensitive to certain external stimuli, and stress resistance training can be strengthened through frequent human contact and various sounds, such as occurrences within 1 to 3 days and changes in light. However, the keepers and their clothing should be fixed, wearing brightly colored clothing is inappropriate, and all personnel should be refused.

Hazel Grouse Reproduction Methods

1. Hazel Grouse are mainly composed of one male and one female, but there is also a tendency to prepare additional ones. During the breeding season they are very concealed and rarely active, and they come into estrus and mate in late April or May. During the breeding period, the estrus posture is similar to that of other birds in the Tetraonidae family. The male bird spreads its tail like a fan, droops both wings, raises its crest, and keeps paddling its wings while running on the ground, often dividing the ground into shallow grooves.

2. At the beginning of estrus they are relatively quiet. When the nest area is basically occupied, fights often occur between male birds, not allowing other male birds to enter their own nest area. Female birds do not participate in the fighting, and they can freely look for food in any nest area. During estrus, the male and female birds are inseparable and call to each other. At this time the female bird is relatively alert; at the slightest sound, it flies away alone, and after quieting down they call to each other and reunite, generally the male bird flying toward the female bird. The chicks can walk as soon as their down feathers are dry, can forage independently after a few days, and take flight after three weeks.

Hazel Grouse Distribution Range

The distribution range of Hazel Grouse is in Wuying, Dailing, Ganling in Heilongjiang Province in northeast China, Yimianpo in Jilin in the central northeast, Caohokou in Liaoning in the south and other places (resident birds); occasionally distributed in Xinglong County, Hebei, and Xinlin, Yitulihe, Daheigou, Honghuaerji and Genhe in the Greater Khingan Mountains, as well as Fuhai and Xirjin in northern Xinjiang and other places (resident birds). It feeds on the green parts, seeds and fruits of various wild plants, and is widely distributed in the northern part of the Eurasian continent.

The above is the complete detailed introduction to Hazel Grouse. A warm reminder: friends who want to breed Hazel Grouse must pay attention to choosing a well-ventilated and dry location. During the growth of Hazel Grouse, protein is also indispensable. We hope today's introduction can help you.