A Detailed Explanation of Fragrant Pig Breeding Methods and Technical Points
The fragrant pig, also known as the mini pig, is the ingredient for "roast suckling pig" in many restaurants. Unlike ordinary domestic pigs, fragrant pigs have very little fat. They are rich in protein yet extremely low in energy content, making them very popular among many people. Fragrant pigs have very strong adaptability and are easy to manage, offering good breeding prospects. So how should fragrant pigs be raised artificially? Today the editor brings you the breeding methods for fragrant pigs. Let's take a look below!
1. Building the Pig Pen
The first step in breeding pigs is certainly building the pig pen. The fragrant pig pen should be built on a leeward slope with low humidity, dryness and plenty of sunlight. According to the number of pigs being raised, divide the pig pen into pens of uniform size and control the stocking density; the number of fragrant pigs in each pen must not exceed 10. The pig pen should be divided into a resting shed and an exercise yard. Because fragrant pigs are small in size and raised in large numbers, the exercise yard area should not be too small. Fragrant pigs have strong jumping ability, so the height of the pig rails must not be too low. Fragrant pigs are not cold-tolerant, so the pig pen must have basic heating equipment to prevent excessively low temperatures from harming the growth of the fragrant pigs.
2. Piglet Management
Piglet management is the most important step in the breeding process. Only by managing piglets well and enabling them to grow robustly can the breeding benefits of fragrant pigs be improved. Piglets are also an important factor in ensuring the survival of fragrant pigs. Poor piglet management leads to weak bodies and weak immunity, making them prone to various diseases, reducing the survival rate and seriously affecting the economic interests of breeders. When piglets are 3-5 days old, concentrated feed should be added appropriately. When they grow to about 30 days, vaccinate them against various infectious diseases to prevent the occurrence of various uncontrollable diseases such as African swine fever. Do a good job of keeping the pig pen warm, because piglets are very fragile and relatively sensitive to temperature changes.
3. Feeding Management
After fragrant pigs become familiar with the surrounding breeding environment, they become very active and energetic. However, fragrant pigs are very timid, so during the feeding process it is necessary to keep the surroundings quiet and free of noise to prevent startling the fragrant pigs, which would lead to decreased appetite, malnutrition, failed fattening and reduced commercial value. The fragrant pig is a herbivorous animal. The feed can mainly use grain crops such as rice and corn, and then appropriately add some concentrated feed to ensure a balanced nutrition for the fragrant pigs. Fragrant pigs have very strong digestive ability, so when feeding feed, the standard should be small amounts fed frequently. The number of feedings per day must not be less than three times, and the interval between feedings must not exceed 5 hours. Feeding should be at fixed times and in fixed amounts. When fragrant pigs grow to 50-60 days, limit their activity to prepare them for putting on fat.
4. Disease Prevention and Control
As long as it is a living organism, disease can occur, and of course fragrant pigs are no exception. The diseases of fragrant pigs are broadly similar to those of domestic pigs. We must do a good job in managing the pig pen and strengthen prevention. Clean the pig pen regularly every day, and promptly remove pig manure and leftover feed. Prevent spoilage and fermentation from breeding bacteria that infect the herd. Regularly carry out comprehensive disinfection of the pig pen to reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria and parasites and lower the incidence of disease. In summer, do a good job of cooling and shading; in winter, naturally, do a good job of keeping warm and blocking wind. The living utensils used for fragrant pigs, such as water troughs and feed troughs, must be cleaned regularly. After discovering disease, isolate the sick pigs, examine the symptoms, prescribe the right medicine and treat them promptly.
The above is a brief introduction to fragrant pig breeding methods. Raising fragrant pigs can not only be sold as meat pigs, but the piglets can also be kept as pets. Now more and more people are keeping fragrant pigs as pets, which shows that fragrant pigs are very popular on the market now. Moreover, fragrant pigs have extremely strong adaptability, are very simple to raise, and have low breeding costs, so there is still good profit potential. However, breeding carries risks, so everyone should still pay attention!