How to raise quail? A detailed explanation of the latest key points for rearing
The quail is a relatively small bird, and its body looks plump, so the ones we usually see appear to have very small heads. Today, the main use of quail is quite prominent in the catering industry, mainly for food. The quail eggs it lays are very popular, not only because they taste good but also because their nutritional value, including protein, is very high. So how should this bird, the quail, be raised? Below, the editor will explain it to everyone!
I. Small rearing tips
The environment of the brooding room must be strictly controlled. The quail itself is already small, and the newly hatched quail chicks are even more fragile. Make sure the brooding room is clean and hygienic, and regularly disinfect the brooding room. In addition, ensure the temperature of the brooding room is normal. The temperature should be controlled at 39°C-40°C. This is the temperature for the early stage. Next, every time a week passes, it must be lowered by 3-4°C. Raising quail according to this pattern is very beneficial to its early development. This is also where many people make mistakes with quail during the chick stage: they fail to control the temperature well, which leads to a series of problems.
II. Rearing environment
There are many ways to raise quail, divided into household raising and professional goose raising, but what they have in common is that both require a quail house. In order to save on quail rearing costs, many unscrupulous merchants use other methods as substitutes, which is highly inadvisable. We should prepare a relatively economical and practical quail house. The quail house must be built to match the quail's growth habits. The size of the quail house can be determined according to the rearing density and number. The temperature of the quail house should be controlled at around 27°C. This temperature is the optimal growth temperature. Pay attention to the usual ventilation of the quail house.
III. Rearing management
Chicks can generally begin laying after about one and a half months of rearing. During this period, the feed must not be changed casually, and the temperature must not fluctuate between hot and cold. Maintain a constant temperature, as this is more conducive to breeding and egg laying. Clean and tidy the quail house in a timely manner to prevent disease in the quail. Neither the water nor the feed in the feed trough can be interrupted, and a continuous supply of feed must be maintained.
IV. Feed formulation
At different growth stages, quail need different feeds to be prepared and mixed for feeding. In the first month of quail rearing, soybean cake, fish meal and bone meal can be used in combination. The feed must always remain diverse and must not be too monotonous, otherwise it will cause nutritional imbalance in the quail. Spoiled feed must absolutely not be fed, otherwise it may lead to death. Therefore, the feed should be checked frequently to avoid such a tragedy and cause large-scale losses.
V. Breeding
In breeding, quail should also be selected from high-quality ones with strong disease resistance for cultivation. Quail with poor constitutions and reproductive problems should be culled, and quail with strong egg-laying ability should be selected to ensure production capacity and success rate. Hatching can use artificial incubation or natural incubation. There are many methods, and this varies by situation. Abroad, there are self-made electric incubators, which are very advanced and convenient. Of course, this is only provided here for everyone's reference and understanding, and is not really meant to be used.
The above are the latest key points for raising quail. The quail breeding industry is now growing larger and larger, and the market's expansion potential is also considerable. Everyone can consider getting into quail rearing. Its investment cost is not high, and it does not require a large amount of labor. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Web!