What are the precautions for raising chickens in winter? Farmers should master them in advance

Add insulation layers to the chicken coop

If frost is found on the roof and north wall of the chicken coop, a suspended ceiling with an insulation layer should be added, and a plastic sheet or tar paper should be used to add a thermal insulation layer, and the north windows should be sealed tightly. A windbreak can also be set up at a suitable distance from the chicken coop in the main wind direction to ease the impact of cold winds.

Adjust the feeding amount in good time according to temperature changes

Pay attention to weather forecasts at all times. 1~2 days before a cold wave arrives, increase feed by 10~20 grams per chicken, lasting 3~5 days, to maintain body temperature and egg production levels. For every 3.C drop in temperature, feed should be increased by 5 grams. After the cold wave passes and the temperature rises, restore the original feed amount.

Pay attention to ventilation

Under cold climate conditions, handle the relationship between ventilation and warmth well, promptly remove manure and debris from the chicken coop, and ensure fresh air in the coop. When the weather is better at noon, open the windows for ventilation so that the air in the coop is fresh and oxygen is sufficient.

Preventive medication

In winter and spring, the resistance of chickens declines, so special attention should be paid to epidemic prevention and disease control work. According to actual conditions, some preventive drugs can be given regularly in a targeted manner, and the content of vitamins and trace elements in the feed can be appropriately increased to strengthen the chickens' constitution. Qixiao Jinweita can be selected, with each bottle added to 3000 jin of drinking water, to supplement nutrition and promote growth function.