How much is Sanhuang chicken per jin? Characteristics and farming methods
“Sanhuang chicken” got its name from Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, and it is raised naturally by farmers in free-range conditions. It is delicious and nutritious, and enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. So, what is the market price of Sanhuang chicken per jin? What characteristics does it have? How is it farmed?
1. What is the market price of Sanhuang chicken per jin?
According to Mr. Li of the Jiangsu agricultural and sideline products market, the current market price of Sanhuang chicken is around 17 yuan per jin.
2. What characteristics does it have?
The Sanhuang chicken is a high-quality broiler line bred by crossing excellent local breeds. In appearance, it has yellow feathers, yellow skin, and yellow shanks. Compared with white-feathered broilers, the Sanhuang chicken grows more slowly and has a longer rearing cycle; however, the Sanhuang chicken has tender meat, thin skin, a moderate amount of intramuscular fat, and a delicious meat flavor, so it is welcomed by consumers in the market and its price is also somewhat higher.
3. How is the Sanhuang chicken farmed?
1. Sufficient drinking water
Water is one of the indispensable nutrients for the Sanhuang chicken. Throughout the entire rearing process, a chicken's water intake is about 2-3 times its feed intake, and the higher the temperature, the more water it drinks. A sufficient supply of drinking water that meets hygiene standards is an important guarantee for successful broiler rearing.
After the chicks are placed in the house, they must first be guided by hand to drink sugar water at about 20°C with a sugar content of 5%, and they can only be started on feed after drinking water for 2 to 3 hours. During the first week, the temperature of the chicks' drinking water should be 20°C, and a certain amount of soluble vitamins can be added, such as Subu-14, electrolytic multivitamins, and so on. There must be enough drinkers, and they must be placed evenly. The height of the drinkers should also be gradually adjusted as the chicks grow, keeping the edge of the drinker at the same height as the chicken's back, to prevent water from spilling and keep the litter dry; the drinkers must be kept clean and cleaned and disinfected 1 to 2 times a day.
2. Abundant nutrition
The growth of the Sanhuang chicken requires abundant nutrition. The feed for raising Sanhuang chickens must first have complete nutritional components, as a deficiency or lack of any trace component may cause abnormal reactions; second, it must be high in energy and high in protein; third, the proportions of the various nutrients in the feed must be properly matched.
3. A good environment
The temperature required for Sanhuang chickens at 1-2 days of age is 32 to 34°C, after which the ambient temperature can drop by 3°C every week. After 5 weeks of age, the ambient temperature should preferably be 20 to 21°C, and must not be less than 16°C. During the brooding period, the temperature inside the chicken house can fluctuate up and down by 1 to 2°C each day, creating a suitable temperature difference, which can stimulate appetite, increase feed intake, and promote chicken growth.
4. Appropriate lighting
Raising Sanhuang chickens requires appropriate lighting, the purpose of which is to extend feeding time, increase food intake, and speed up growth. Usually, 24 hours of light are used at 1 to 2 days of age, and after 3 days of age, 23 hours of light per day, with 1 hour of darkness at night, so that the chickens can adapt to environmental changes during a sudden power outage and prevent the flock from piling up and dying. The light intensity should be stronger in the first week of the brooding period, at 2 to 3 W per square meter of floor, and 0.75 W per square meter after the second week, to prevent excessive activity or the occurrence of feather pecking. If conditions permit, a lighting method of 1 to 2 hours of light and 2 to 3 hours of darkness can also be used. It is also necessary to observe the chickens' behavior, spirit, feeding, droppings, breathing, and other states, and when any abnormality is found, the cause must be identified and measures taken promptly.