Detailed Explanation of Key Points in Forest Frog Breeding Management Techniques
The forest frog is a species of frog with a wide distribution range in northern China, and it is a purely natural food that combines both edible and medicinal uses. Its medicinal value is extremely high, and the forest frog oil extracted from forest frogs is a very precious food that is very popular in China, with effects such as strengthening essence and virility, and nourishing the kidney and liver. So how should forest frogs be managed in breeding? Below, the editor brings you the breeding and management techniques for forest frogs. Let's take a look!
1. Provide Shade in a Timely Manner
The forest frog is an amphibian, and its skin's ability to retain warmth and moisture is not strong, and part of the forest frog's respiration is mainly through the skin. If the forest frog is exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, the rate of water evaporation will greatly increase, causing its body temperature to be affected and rise rapidly, making it highly prone to dehydration. This obstructs the skin's respiratory function, and the mucus in the skin will gradually dry out due to ultraviolet radiation. This obstructs the forest frog's breathing, reduces the skin's protective ability, and triggers various diseases. Therefore, during breeding, a shade shed should be set up to improve warmth and moisture retention, and it can also provide natural insects for the forest frogs, which is beneficial to their growth.
2. Rainproof Facilities
In the high-temperature and dry environment of summer, forest frogs will gather in humid environments to cool down, and they like to be rained on. However, if forest frogs are exposed to rain for a long time, it is very unfavorable to their growth and will increase their mortality rate. Especially on heavy rainy days, the mortality rate of young frogs is the highest, mainly because the rainwater is not clean. Therefore, in addition to setting up shade facilities, we must also ensure that the forest frogs have a safe feeding place where they will not be exposed to rain, to prevent the forest frogs from dying from rain exposure. When building rainproof facilities, they can be flexibly combined with shade equipment.
3. Temperature Adjustment
The body temperature of the forest frog changes constantly. If the breeding temperature is not adjusted properly, it will greatly hinder the growth of the forest frog. Too high or too low temperatures will affect the growth and development of the forest frog. When the temperature is below 14°C, the forest frog's appetite decreases and its growth rate slows down. When it exceeds 32°C, the forest frog's metabolic function becomes disordered and the mortality rate rises. Therefore, when breeding, we must adjust the temperature properly. The most suitable growth temperature for forest frogs is around 23°C. We also need to monitor the temperature for the forest frogs every day, and adjust the temperature through shading and ventilation to prevent adverse reactions in the forest frogs.
4. Maintain Humidity
As just mentioned, the skin of the forest frog does not have a very high ability to retain moisture, so we also need to do a good job of moisture retention during breeding. The forest frog's humidity requirements will vary with changes in its growth stage. For example, during the metamorphosis stage of young frogs, the humidity should be maintained at around 88%. For young frogs within two months, the humidity should be controlled at around 81%, and then lowered to around 75%. Adjust the humidification frequency according to weather changes. For example, humidification may not be necessary on cloudy and rainy days. On sunny days with high temperatures, humidify about twice a day, and it is best to do so when there is no sun or when the sunlight is not strong.
The above is a brief introduction to forest frog breeding and management techniques. At present, the forest frog breeding area in China is very large. However, there are also many examples of breeding failure, and a large part of the reason is improper management. Therefore, everyone must pay attention to doing a good job in management during breeding to prevent adverse effects on the growth of forest frogs. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.