Detailed Explanation of Key Points for Broiler Chicken Raising in Autumn and Winter, a Must-Read for Farmers

In autumn and winter, the outside temperature gradually shifts from warm to cold, with large temperature differences between day and night, dry air, and a higher incidence of respiratory diseases. Therefore, during the raising and management of broiler chickens in autumn and winter, demonstration households should grasp the following key points.

Do a good job of inspecting and repairing the chicken coop. After the beginning of autumn, the weather turns cold, so the inspection and repair of the chicken coop should be done in advance. Mainly check whether the chicken coop has rain leaks or wind leaks, whether doors and windows are sealed, and whether the heating facilities and ventilation equipment are in good condition.

Do a good job of disinfection. This mainly means disinfecting the internal and external environment of the chicken coop and the equipment, as well as disinfecting the drinking water. When using disinfectants for disinfection with chickens present, special attention should be paid to selecting disinfectant drugs that are non-irritating to chickens. The external environment of the chicken coop should be disinfected at least once a week to kill external pathogens. Before disinfecting equipment, first wash it clean, then soak it in a non-corrosive disinfectant for about 1 hour and let it dry. Regularly add disinfectant to the drinking water for the chickens to drink, so as to improve the chickens' ability to resist diseases.

Do a good job of ventilation and air exchange. In autumn and winter, the contradiction between keeping warm and ventilation must be properly handled. When ventilating, do not open doors and windows over a large area all at once or run ventilation equipment for a long time, so as to prevent the chickens from catching cold. When it is cold, the air vents can be opened smaller; when it is warm, the air vents can be opened larger. On the leeward side they can be opened larger; at night open them smaller, and during the day open them larger. When using a coal stove for heating, pipes must be used for ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Zhou Jiawei