How long is the growth cycle of free-range chickens? A detailed explanation of the rearing time
The growth cycle of free-range chickens is very long. The fastest reach market weight in half a year, while the slowest take about a year. However, due to differences in breeds, the growth cycle may also vary to some extent. For example, the growth cycle of the White Feather free-range chicken is about 45 days. Although the cycle is short, its meat quality and taste are inferior to other chickens, so when eating, it is recommended to choose chickens with a long growth cycle.
How to improve the profitability of free-range chickens?
1. Invest reasonably in the construction of the chicken farm
The construction of a chicken farm is actually a very large capital investment. In the case of large-scale farming, the rent for the chicken farm site, the construction and improvement of farming equipment and facilities, and so on, all require very large investment. Under such circumstances, we need to plan the scale of farming reasonably and make a good capital budget. At the same time, greenhouses can also be used for farming, which can correspondingly reduce part of the construction cost.
2. Scientifically select breeds
There are many breeds of chickens, so we cannot introduce breeds blindly, as this will increase the risk of farming. First, we should introduce breeds from nearby; second, we should choose regular breeding bases; and third, we should choose chicken breeds according to the current market demand and the direction of farming development, and then select healthy chicks of good quality and free from pests and diseases for farming.
3. Cull in time
Culling in time mainly targets laying hen farming, but it can also be used in commercial chicken farming. For laying hens, the main things to look at are their egg production rate and their physique. Then promptly cull the laying hens that lay few eggs and have weak physiques, and cultivate a high-quality flock. For commercial chickens, the main thing is to promptly cull the chickens with weak physiques, otherwise feed costs and labor costs will increase.
4. Reduce feed costs
In the farming process, our main goal is to promote the growth and fattening of the chickens so they can be marketed as early as possible. Feed cost is the most important cost expenditure in the farming process. We should scientifically reduce feed costs, and we must not seek cheapness and buy inferior, spoiled, or moldy feed. A self-growing and self-raising model can be adopted for farming, which can both ensure feed quality and reduce the cost of purchasing feed. Second, reasonable grouping should be carried out, raising chickens separately according to their growth speed, strength, and so on, which can improve the feed conversion rate and achieve the goal of reducing feed costs.
5. Market in time
In the farming process, we should grasp the direction of market development, understand market conditions, and market the chickens in time. When the market is good, seize the timing for marketing, fatten the chickens, and obtain higher economic benefits. Second, after the chickens are fattened, they should be marketed in time and not delayed, otherwise after missing the opportunity, the chickens will become thin again, and the loss will outweigh the gain.
The above is a related introduction to the growth cycle of free-range chickens. We hope it is helpful to everyone.