Causes of Low Yield in Broiler Farming and How to Fix Them
Broiler farming is very common in our country. Broiler farming is not only about getting profits from eggs; the main economic benefit lies in the meat on the birds. But many farmers only focus on the egg production of broilers and pay no special attention to the meat yield of the birds, which also reduces the farmers' economic benefit to a certain degree. So how should you increase the yield of free-range chickens when raising them? Let's take a look together below!
1. Farming site
The farming site for broilers is very important. When raising broilers, no matter which farming method is used, the chicken house should be built in a sunny, well-ventilated place. Keep it away from noisy and polluted places such as urban areas and factories to prevent pollution of the air, soil and water quality, and be sure to maintain a quiet growing environment. The chicken house can be built in a place where wild fruit trees grow, which can both provide natural feed for the broilers and keep the air fresh. It can also effectively lower the temperature in summer and prevent problems in the flock caused by excessively high temperatures.
2. Choosing breeds
Choosing breeds is a fairly technical matter. You must not only consider the later marketing time and market demand, but also the breed's ability to adapt to the environment and its growth condition. It is best to choose breeds with strong disease resistance and adaptability, as this can make the farming process much simpler. The growth speed of broilers is also a key factor determining economic benefit. Try to choose breeds with faster growth speeds, as this can speed up cost recovery so that you have funds to continue raising the next generation of broilers and keep the farming going.
3. Building the chicken house
Building the chicken house is relatively simple. You can choose an abandoned house or use new construction techniques, but the main thing to pay attention to is the surrounding environment. The chicken house must have good ventilation and be able to withstand strong winds, have an adequate supply of clean water, and have good drainage and irrigation. Although it should be far from major traffic routes, transportation should still be fairly convenient so that adult broilers ready for market and eggs can be transported smoothly. Escape-prevention measures should also be installed for the chicken house. You can enclose the chicken house and build a fence about two meters high, or cover the top, but the top must not be sealed so as to maintain light and ventilation.
4. Farming management
If you are using the free-range method, then we must strengthen daily management, because free-range is harder to manage than cage rearing, so we should make a reasonable management plan. Observe the flock's activity and feeding situation at fixed times every day, patrol at least twice a day, and remove manure from the chicken house promptly. Prepare emergency measures for all unexpected situations. If chickens are found to be in an abnormal condition, isolate, examine and treat them promptly. In extreme weather such as summer and winter, carry out various preventive measures promptly to prevent problems in the flock.
Compared with cage rearing, the free-range farming method increases the chance of illness, so we must also do a good job of preventing and controlling various diseases during the farming process. Clean the chicken house regularly and carry out sterilization and pest control inside the chicken house so that farming can succeed more easily. Chickens are rather timid, so try to keep the area around the chicken house quiet and ensure a sufficiently suitable environment for broiler growth. That is all for today's introduction. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!