Detailed Explanation of the Key Points of Four-Season Management Techniques for Free-Range Chicken Farming
Free-range chicken farming is currently a farming project with a relatively good market situation. The price of free-range chickens on the market is about twice that of ordinary chicken, and they are still in a state of demand exceeding supply. Although the scale of free-range chicken farming is constantly expanding, the market price has never fallen back. So when farming free-range chickens, management work still needs to be strengthened to improve the quality and yield of the free-range chickens. Today, the editor will introduce to you the four-season management techniques for free-range chicken farming.
1. Spring Management
In early spring, the temperature is still relatively low, so during this period we still need to pay attention to heat preservation work. Gradually, as the temperature rises and the duration of sunlight increases, during this period we need to increase the input of feed, and the intake of food by the free-range chickens increases. Moreover, spring is basically the peak season for free-range chickens to lay eggs. Before they lay eggs, we need to inject vaccines and carry out deworming, which can improve the physical constitution of the free-range chickens and, to a certain extent, can also increase egg production. For raising chicks during this period, fluorescent lamps or other heat preservation equipment need to be used for heat preservation, so as to prevent them from catching colds or dying.
2. Summer Management
The temperature in summer is relatively high, which is also a very big challenge for farming free-range chickens. First of all, the hot weather will reduce the appetite of free-range chickens, so the free-range chickens basically cannot be fattened. Secondly, the hot weather also easily causes strong stress reactions in free-range chickens, which will lead to decreased immunity, heatstroke and some other symptoms. In order to fatten the free-range chickens and increase egg production, we need to set up shade sheds around them and carry out cooling treatment. Among the feed, concentrate is mainly used, but forage is also an indispensable part. The best feeding time is in the morning or evening, when the temperature is lower and the appetite of the free-range chickens is relatively better. The chicken coop should maintain air circulation and be cooled down, and the sanitation of the chicken coop basically needs to be cleaned once every two days, otherwise it will lead to bacterial infection. Finally, when farming free-range chickens in summer, the stocking density also needs to be reduced, which is also a way of heat dissipation.
3. Autumn Management
Autumn management is actually relatively cumbersome, because during this period the climate changes greatly, so it is a season with frequent infectious diseases. On rainy days, do not let the free-range chickens out to range; wait until the rain stops before ranging them again, as there are also relatively many insects at this time and the forage is relatively fresh. Secondly, the chicken coop also needs to start laying bedding material for warmth to prevent colds, since fowl plague is also an epidemic infectious disease caused by colds. For the egg-laying management of free-range chickens during this period, we first need to reduce the duration of light, and then slowly extend the duration of light, which can increase the egg-laying rate. Autumn is generally relatively humid, so the chicken coop should be kept dry, and attention should be paid to replacing the bedding material.
4. Winter Management
The most important thing in winter is heat preservation management. The winter temperature in our country is relatively low. If temperature management is not in place, then it is very likely that they will catch colds. Moreover, the egg production of free-range chickens in winter is very low, and the duration of sunshine is also relatively short. At the same time, free-range chickens in winter are basically kept in captivity, and are only ranged in weather with relatively mild sunlight. Before the beginning of winter, it is necessary to check the doors and windows of the chicken coop and whether there are any other places with drafts or rain leaks, and repair them in time. At the same time, heating facilities should be set up in the chicken coop, and the feed and water fed are best as hot food and warm water, which is conducive to improving egg-laying efficiency.
The above is what the editor has compiled for everyone regarding some of the relatively important key points of four-season management for free-range chicken farming. When farming free-range chickens, if you farm according to different management key points in different seasons, then egg production and fattening of free-range chickens will be much easier.