A Complete Analysis of the Key Points of Marmot Management Techniques
The marmot is a burrowing animal, mainly distributed in the high-altitude areas of our country. The wild population of marmots is very large, and although it is not recommended for human consumption, it still has very high value. The main profit margin of marmot farming lies in the fur and fat, but the farming technology for marmots in our country is still not very well developed. There are certain techniques involved in farming them. Below, the editor has brought you the key points of marmot management techniques. Let's take a look together!
1. Feed
Marmots have a very omnivorous diet, but they do not eat meat, so it is enough to prepare green grass feed when farming them. Also ensure that the feed and water provided each day are fresh enough. The feed can be the daily feed used for rabbits, because rabbit feed can effectively prevent cardiovascular and other diseases. It can also prevent the marmot's weight from increasing without limit. In addition, marmots have a habit of gnawing, so when choosing a food bowl, do not choose materials such as plastic that are easily bitten and damaged. Mainly choose stainless steel, which can both prevent marmots from gnawing and ensure that the food bowl will not be knocked over while eating.
2. Temperature
Temperature is very important for the growth of marmots, especially for marmots within two months of age, and warmth-keeping work should be done early rather than late. If the temperature drops and warmth is not provided in time, marmots are prone to catching cold from the wind. Therefore, after winter begins, we must do a good job of heat preservation and warming, but while keeping warm we should also do proper ventilation work. Summer temperatures are relatively high, so in summer we must also pay attention to cooling and heatstroke prevention. High temperatures can cause marmots to suffer heatstroke. This is also very harmful to marmots and can lead to death in severe cases.
3. Bedding
Bedding is an indispensable item in many types of farming. Bedding can effectively keep marmots warm and can absorb the marmot's feces and urine. It absorbs the odor produced by excrement and prevents it from affecting the marmot's growth. Bedding should be replaced in time, especially in summer, when the replacement interval must not exceed one week, and once the bedding becomes wet it should be replaced promptly. Keep the bedding dry to avoid discomfort in the marmot's growth. For marmot bedding, you can choose wood shavings, shredded paper, etc., or cat litter, though the cost will increase somewhat.
4. Postpartum Management
The annual yield of marmots is about 7-9 young, and female marmots enter a period of weakness after giving birth. This period of weakness requires careful management by everyone. First, we should strengthen feed feeding, then increase the nutrients and proportions in the feed. Do a good job of disease prevention and control, and do a good job of preventing and controlling all possible sources of pathogen transmission. When the young marmots grow to 2-3 months, the work of separating them into different burrows should be done well to improve the growth ability of the young marmots and create a good growth environment for the marmots.
The above is a brief introduction to the key points of marmot management techniques. Although marmots have strong disease resistance, we still need to disinfect regularly to eliminate pathogens. In addition, marmots are threatened by plague, so while disinfecting, we must also prevent mice carrying pathogens from invading. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.