What are the key points to note in bamboo rat farming? Master the essentials to avoid detours
Bamboo rats have been farmed on a large scale in China and have become one of the farming industries with economic benefits
Key points to note in bamboo rat farming
1. Keep them warm at low temperatures and control the temperature difference (within 6 degrees is best). Avoid cold wind invasion and improve air quality. Humidity is best between 45% and 75%; below 35% or above 85%, respiratory diseases are likely to occur. Regular disinfection, once every 30 days, generally for 3 consecutive days, using more than two types of disinfectants (with low irritation) to prevent bacteria from developing drug resistance.
2. Avoid moldy feces in the pool and blackened, hardened, foul-smelling dirt on the pool bottom; clean it up promptly when found.
3. Keep the feed fresh; roughage that has not dried after rain must not be fed. Feed at fixed times and in fixed amounts, and do not suddenly change the feed formula at will. The ratio of roughage to concentrate is best at 7:3.
4. Prevent disease in winter; the immunity of bamboo rats is very important. It is recommended to do a good job of intestinal parasite prevention and control in autumn. Strengthen nutrition, regulate the stomach and intestines, and promote comprehensive absorption of nutrients. Only with a strong physique and high immunity can overwintering safety be ensured. According to investigations, wild animals consume large amounts of food in the autumn season and store energy. A layer of fat forms under the skin to resist severe cold.
5. Bamboo rats are rather timid and are easily frightened. Reducing fright during the raising period helps bamboo rats grow