What are the free-range methods for native chickens? Detailed introduction to farming methods

Free-range native chicken meat is more delicious and tender, and sells at a higher price. Nowadays, many farmers are more willing to raise native chickens free-range. Today, the editor will introduce several free-range methods for native chickens.

1. Grassland farming

Grassland farming is just like its name: a piece of grassland is enclosed for raising the chickens. The chosen site should have lush grass growth and plenty of insects and the like, providing the native chickens with sufficient feed. However, the grass should not be too tall, generally around 30cm high; if it is taller, creatures such as snakes are more likely to appear and harm the native chickens. In addition, open space should be reserved nearby to prepare for a second relocation for raising. The terrain should be flat and slightly elevated, not prone to water accumulation, with relatively convenient drainage, to prevent the impact of the rainy season. A relatively large shade shed needs to be built in the center of the farming area to prevent high temperatures and also to provide a place for the native chickens to rest and be fed. It is best to change the location once every two months to avoid the accumulation of chicken manure.

2. Mountain farming

Mountain farming can be considered a relatively high-quality wild farming method. It completely simulates the wild growth of native chickens. The native chickens raised this way are of the best quality, with more delicious meat, and of course the price is also the highest. Mountain farming areas are relatively large, and generally 2-3 chicken sheds need to be built. Chickens raised this way need to be fed some vegetables and similar plants from time to time to ensure their health. Secondly, because the location is in the mountains, attention must be paid to guarding against some wild animals. Finally, there is the issue of deworming: native chickens raised this way have a relatively high chance of parasites on their bodies, so generally for the first three months they need to be fed deworming medicine once a month, and the medicine can be mixed with the feed for feeding.

3. Orchard farming

Orchard farming is a new raising method that has appeared in recent years. Its greater benefit is a double harvest of fruit trees and native chickens. The fruit trees selected for planting need to bear fruit relatively high up, because in such an environment the native chickens will very much like to climb the trees, and the fruit trees can also reduce losses. The fruit should not be too large, to avoid injuring the native chickens when the fruit falls. In this model, some insects and the like need to be fed occasionally to ensure the protein supply for the native chickens. The biggest advantage of orchard farming is that the fruit provides a food source for the native chickens, and the chicken manure brings rich organic fertilizer to the fruit trees. Of course, chicken sheds still need to be built; after all, native chickens can also have problems if they get rained on, so a place is provided for the native chickens to rest and forage.

Now the price of native chickens is steadily rising, more and more farmers are choosing to raise native chickens, there are more and more innovations in raising methods, and the quality of the native chickens raised is also getting higher and higher.

The above is the introduction to free-range methods for native chickens compiled by the editor of Tuliu.com. We hope it can help all farmers.