A Detailed Guide to Marmot Farming Techniques and Feeding Management Methods
The marmot is what we commonly call the groundhog in everyday life. The marmot is a large rodent, mainly distributed in northern regions of China such as Heilongjiang and **. The marmot's fur is of good quality, and after processing, the hair color is even more glossy and bright, with high craft value. In addition, marmot fat can be used as medicine to treat coughing up blood and burns, and can also be made into cosmetics, making it an animal with relatively high economic value. So how should marmots be farmed? Let's take a look together below!
1. Site Selection
As the name suggests, marmots live in dry, well-ventilated environments. Therefore, when choosing a farming site, we must pay attention not to choose areas that are damp, rainy, or uneven with pits and hollows. We must also ensure the area around the farm is quiet with no noise, try not to be near other farms, and stay away from noisy areas such as urban districts, factories, and slaughterhouses. This prevents marmots from being frightened during farming, which is bad for their growth. Then, during farming, they must not be mixed with other animals. Marmots have a certain aggressiveness, and if mixed with other animals, they may attack the mixed animals, causing a decline in farming efficiency.
2. Building Cellars and Shelters
First, we must plan the size of the marmot cellars according to the number being farmed. First arrange them in two rows, then control the depth of the cellars properly according to the local weather conditions and the soil's frozen layer. We must ensure every marmot has sufficient space to move around, and the cellar opening should be about 18 cm above ground level. Then use materials other than plastic and other easily rotted substances to build a solid foundation. On the ground, build another shed as an activity room, providing light and a place for the marmots to eat. And because marmots have a habit of digging the ground, a trench must be dug between the cellar and the activity room, then sealed with cement along the edges, to prevent the marmots from digging through and escaping.
3. Feeding Management
The marmot is a typical herbivore. When raising them, the main feed should be green feed and forage. For concentrated feed, grain crops such as corn and wheat can be chosen, while green feed is mainly the roots, stems, and leaves of grasses. Marmots do not eat much, but when feeding, it is better to give many small meals. The choice of feed is also very important. Pay attention to feed quality, and do not choose moldy or spoiled feed, otherwise it will cause various gastrointestinal diseases in marmots. This is very unfavorable to the growth of marmots, and when feeding, try to feed fresh feed to ensure sufficient and comprehensive nutrition.
4. Disease Prevention and Control
Marmots have relatively strong disease resistance, but if management is improper, some diseases can still occur. For example, poor feed selection and unsuitable temperatures can both cause gastrointestinal diseases in marmots. Especially for young marmots less than one year old, the incidence rate is higher. Therefore, during the farming process, we must do a good job in feeding management. Regularly disinfect the marmot housing to reduce pathogens, manage the feed well to prevent it from carrying germs, and lower the incidence rate of marmots to avoid unnecessary losses.
The above is a brief introduction to marmot farming techniques. Marmot farming is relatively simple, but it also carries certain risks. Marmots themselves carry latent pathogens, which are very harmful to humans. Moreover, the marmot market has not yet fully opened up, so everyone must consider carefully before farming to prevent farming failure. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.