How much does a common moorhen chick cost? Introduction to artificial breeding technology for wild animals

The common moorhen, also known as the red-gartered coot or jiang chicken, is a wild animal with extremely high nutritional value. It is currently sold on the market, and the price is somewhat expensive, so more and more people are raising it. So how much does a common moorhen chick cost? How do you raise them artificially?

1. Introduction to the common moorhen:

1. What protection level does the common moorhen have?

The common moorhen is a second-class protected animal. It is distributed in many places, and its population is relatively stable. It is currently rated as a species with no survival crisis.

2. Where does the common moorhen come from?

The common moorhen has many places of origin and is distributed both abroad and domestically. Abroad, it is distributed in Angola, Bangladesh, Canada, Belarus, Afghanistan, Denmark, the Bahamas, Croatia and other places; domestically, it is distributed in western Xinjiang, southeastern Tibet, Hainan Island, East China, Southwest China and other places.

2. How much does a common moorhen chick cost?

The market price of common moorhen chicks is not expensive, generally more than 50 yuan each, but the price varies depending on the market and place of origin. However, most chicks on the market are artificially bred, so the price will not differ too much. In addition, the common moorhen is a national second-class animal and is not allowed to be caught. Once caught, it is an illegal act, and relevant legal responsibility must be borne, possibly facing 5 years in prison. Therefore, everyone is reminded that it is best not to catch them. At the same time, when buying chicks, you need to buy through formal channels to avoid bringing trouble to yourself.

3. What artificial breeding techniques are there for the common moorhen?

1. Site selection and construction: Where is it best to build?

The common moorhen is suitable for growing in freshwater wetlands with reeds or aquatic plants, so when choosing a site, try to choose freshwater areas sheltered by trees or emergent plants for breeding. For example, rice fields, swamps, lakes, reed ponds, reservoirs and other places are good breeding sites. After choosing the site, build some nests on the land surface for them to live in. In addition, the surrounding area needs to be enclosed with netting to prevent escape during breeding. In addition, common moorhen breeding is different from other poultry, so if you want to breed them, you must apply to the relevant departments for approval so that you can breed them legally.

2. Introducing breeding stock: What variety is good to choose?

There are many varieties of common moorhen, with more than 10 varieties nationwide, and each variety is suited to a different environment, so when selecting breeding stock, try to choose a suitable variety according to the local climate.

3. Feeding techniques: How do you raise them?

(1) Food feeding: Common moorhens can eat many kinds of food, such as sprouts, tender stems, tender leaves, spiders, snails, worms, aquatic insects, mollusks, small fish, small shrimp and so on, but they mainly eat animal-based food, so when feeding, try to match the diet reasonably. Generally, feed three times a day, and do so regularly and in fixed amounts.

(2) The chicken coop must be kept warm: Newly purchased common moorhen chicks are very fragile, so they need to be placed in a chicken coop to keep warm, and an appropriate amount of concentrate should be added during daily feeding to help them grow quickly.

(3) Stocking techniques: After the young chicks shed their initial down, they can be put into a lake to be raised once every three days, and they should be taught to eat. After two months, they can be stocked.

(4) Disease prevention and control: Common moorhens have strong vitality, but during growth they will inevitably show symptoms of colds and inflammation, so some cold medicine and anti-inflammatory medicine should always be kept on hand. In addition, chicken plague should also be prevented to avoid severe infection and impact on profits. For severe diseases, the source of the disease should be discovered in time, and the affected birds should be isolated and treated promptly.

Overall, the market price of common moorhen chicks is not expensive. Generally, one can be bought for about 50 yuan, but for safety's sake, it is best to buy through formal channels. In addition, common moorhens are very easy to raise. High yields only require good feeding, disease prevention and control, and water quality management. However, the common moorhen is a second-class protected animal, so if you want to breed them, you must apply to the relevant departments for approval so that it is legal.