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Key Points of Winter Feeding and Management Techniques for Fur Foxes

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Fur foxes, also called commercial foxes, refer to young foxes not kept for breeding and adult foxes culled from the breeding stock; all of these foxes are slaughtered and skinned when their fur reaches maturity. To obtain high-quality fur, daily food formulation and management must be arranged sensibly. First, the protein requirement must be fully met, and in particular the feed should include proteins rich in sulfur-containing amino acids (methionine, cystine), such as fish meal, silkworm pupae, and sterile maggots. For plant-based protein, sesame cake and sunflower cake are preferable. If protein nutrition is insufficient, the fox's fur will show a sparse underwool "empty nest"

Fur foxes, also called commercial foxes, refer to young foxes not kept for breeding and adult foxes culled from the breeding stock; all of these foxes are slaughtered and skinned when their fur reaches maturity. To obtain high-quality fur, daily food formulation and management must be arranged sensibly.

First, the protein requirement must be fully met, and in particular the feed should include proteins rich in sulfur-containing amino acids (methionine, cystine), such as fish meal, silkworm pupae, and sterile maggots. For plant-based protein, sesame cake and sunflower cake are preferable. If protein nutrition is insufficient, the fox's fur will show a sparse underwool "empty nest" phenomenon, reducing fur quality. Animal-based feed should account for 35%-40% of the daily ration; 10 days before skinning, mixing some raw egg white into the daily ration can improve the luster of the fur.

Second, the daily ration should contain sufficient fat, which not only helps deposit subcutaneous fat but also improves fur softness and increases gloss. From mid-November, 10-15 g of vegetable oil or animal oil can be added to the daily ration of fur foxes, preferably alternating between the two oils. In addition, the amount of corn fed can be increased. To increase fur luster, 3-5 mg of vitamin B2 and trace-element additives containing iron and copper can be added to the daily ration of fur foxes. The daily feeding amount is 350-400 g.

Third, in terms of management, besides keeping the cages clean and dry, 2-3 months before skinning the foxes should be kept in shady places or places with weak light intensity, reducing light exposure as much as possible; this can improve the glossiness of the fur.

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