Detailed explanation of key points for raising chickens in autumn, a must-read for chicken farmers
Now we have officially been in autumn for many days, and the feeling of autumn is very strong. The leaves of various trees are gradually all falling. All of this means that 2018 has officially entered autumn, and many chicken farmers have also reached the peak period of hens laying eggs. However, the temperature in autumn is low and fluctuating, and there are also many problems in the flock, which has caused no small impact on the egg-laying rate. Today, the editor brings you the precautions for raising chickens in autumn. Let's take a look together!
1. Heat preservation and ventilation
Because the temperature in autumn gradually decreases, and the temperature changes are relatively unstable with large fluctuations, the primary task in autumn is to do a good job of keeping the chicken coop warm. But while keeping warm, attention must also be paid to ventilation and air exchange. In early autumn, the environment is very harsh, rainy and highly humid. If the flock lives in this environment for a long time, it is prone to diseases, such as respiratory diseases, colds and fowl plague. Therefore, do a good job of heat preservation and ventilation, and reduce the factors that cause stress reactions in chickens.
2. Feed management
The weather in autumn is relatively cool, not as stuffy and dry as summer, and is more suitable for the growth of the flock, so the appetite of chickens also begins to rise in autumn. With the increase in food intake, the daily feed amount also increases, so in order to promote normal and healthy growth of chickens, speed up the recovery of physical strength, and increase egg production, the autumn feed should increase the proportion of various nutrients such as protein and vitamins to ensure the conception rate and egg production of hens.
3. Regular observation
After the beginning of autumn, farmers should regularly observe the growth of the chickens, and especially the condition of the hens is very important. Because the growth condition of hens directly determines egg laying and egg quality, carefully observe daily conditions such as eating and feces. If there are abnormalities or disease occurs, corresponding measures should be taken in time. In autumn, attention should be paid to disinfecting the chicken coop and various tools to reduce pathogens and lower the incidence rate of the flock.
4. Keep quiet
When hens reach autumn, that is, the egg-laying period, they are relatively prone to various stress reactions. In autumn, it is necessary to ensure that the inside and outside of the chicken coop are quiet and not noisy, so as to provide a good environment for hens to lay eggs. Minimize activities in the chicken coop, and when working in the chicken coop, be careful to move lightly to prevent making too much noise. Do not let natural enemies such as cats and dogs enter the coop to chase the flock, and also try to avoid letting other people enter for visits.
5. Cull old chickens
The production capacity of laying hens is about two years. Generally, after more than two years, the production capacity of laying hens is relatively weak, and egg production also declines physiologically. Therefore, we should promptly cull some old chickens with poor reproductive capacity. However, before culling, we can fatten them and increase their body weight to sell them as broilers. This not only saves feed costs, improves breeding efficiency, but also obtains another source of income.
The above is a brief introduction to the management points for raising chickens in autumn. Raising chickens is one of the projects that many free-range households in rural areas must raise. Autumn is also relatively important for hens, so everyone should pay special attention to strengthening the management of hens when managing. Only in this way can the egg production of hens be increased and your own breeding efficiency improved. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.