Spring Rearing Characteristics and Rearing Cycle of Broiler Breeders Explained in Detail

  In spring the weather gradually becomes warmer, and various microorganisms are prone to breed and multiply, so it is best to carry out a thorough disinfection before the weather turns warm, in order to reduce the chances of disease occurrence. For flocks under natural light, spring is the peak season for laying. Therefore, attention should be paid to the completeness and sufficiency of various nutrients in the diet, and eggs should be collected frequently.

The rearing cycle of broiler chickens is about 45 days. Raising broiler chickens carries relatively greater risk, and raising broiler chickens has relatively strict requirements for indoor temperature, humidity and light. Moreover, broiler chickens are prone to illness, so epidemic prevention work must be done well. As for the site, it depends on the funds available.

All of these should have a schedule drawn up, and each production stage should be arranged strictly according to the plan in the schedule, so as to rationalize production as much as possible, give full play to the greatest production potential, and create the greatest economic benefit. Generally speaking, for farmers raising broiler chickens, all-in-all-out should be achieved, and the time for bringing in chicks should be arranged according to the growth cycle and market conditions. At present, the rearing cycle for high-quality chickens is about 75 days, plus about 15 days of empty-house time, so 3.5-4 batches of broiler chickens can be raised each year. The rearing cycle for laying hens is about 1.5 years. At the same time, a brooding plan should be set. Before brooding, determine the breed of chicks to be raised, the number, the feed nutrition level, the feed formula, the feed consumption of chicks at different ages, and how to measure growth and development, etc. When raising laying chicks, it is also necessary to consider how to control feeding, how to control light, and how to prevent precocious puberty, etc. In addition, the brooding plan should also set out which brooding method to use, heat preservation (heat protection) measures, and immunization and disinfection procedures, etc. It is best to stipulate the brooding plan with a schedule, so as to avoid confusion in brooding work and unnecessary losses. In addition, during brooding, various conditions during the brooding period should be recorded so as to strengthen feeding management. Commonly used record tables should include date, chick breed, chick age, inventory number, number of deaths, number of culled, room temperature, feed consumption and immunization status, medication status, etc., and should be organized into a booklet for easy reference.