Introduction to the Key Points of Huanan Partridge Breeding Technology
The partridge, also known as the Chinese partridge or Huanan partridge, is distributed in China, India, Laos, Thailand and other countries. It mainly feeds on insects and is now raised artificially. So, what breeding techniques are there for partridges? Let's find out together!
1. Breeding site
There are two partridge raising modes: floor raising and cage raising. Floor raising requires a top net, generally 50-60cm high, and 15-20 partridges can be raised per sq m; cage raising uses stacked cages, choosing cages 1 m long, 30cm high and 60cm deep, with about 10 partridges per cage. Generally, floor raising is suitable for breeding partridges, enabling the partridges to meet breeding requirements, while cage raising is suitable for meat partridges, achieving the purpose of rapid fattening.
2. Feeding during the brooding period
From hatching to within 9 weeks, this period is the chick stage of the partridge and is also the most important period in partridge breeding. What needs to be done at this time is keeping warm and starting to feed. Within the first week after the partridges hatch, the brooding room needs to be kept at 35-37 degrees, and thereafter lowered by 1 degree each week until its feathers have fully grown and it can adapt to the outside temperature. Before the partridges start feeding, they should first be fed with low-concentration oxytetracycline liquid so their digestive tract can adapt. Feeding should begin within 24 hours after hatching. When starting to feed, mix corn with cooked eggs, sprinkle it on a wooden board, and lure them to peck freely. On the second day, mixed feed can be given. During brooding, the air humidity should be controlled at 60%, which is beneficial to feather and bone growth, and light should be maintained all day; after one week, only 15-16 hours need to be maintained.
3. Feeding during the growing and finishing period
From 10-27 weeks, the partridge is in the growing and finishing period. Feeding during this period is relatively simple. This is a time of rapid growth for the partridge, with a large feed intake, so sufficient feed and drinking water must be maintained. During raising, some live bait such as mosquitoes and insects can be fed, and a certain amount of exercise is also needed to promote digestion and allow rapid growth. This period is the stage of rapid growth for the partridge.
4. Feeding during the adult partridge period
When the partridge grows to 28 weeks, it is in the adult partridge period. Feeding at this time is extremely critical. The diet is mainly feed, and chicken feed can be used. When choosing the purpose of the partridge, whether for breeding or meat use, those for breeding should be selected for robust growth and good libido, grouped and raised separately at a male-to-female ratio of 1:3. Nesting boxes should be set up in relatively dark places in the breeding site. During the egg-laying period of the partridges, about 18 hours of light should be maintained to enable them to lay more eggs; those for meat use can be sold after one to two weeks of fattening.
The above are the breeding techniques for partridges. I hope they can help you!