2019 Detailed Explanation of Fermentation Bed Chicken Raising Technology

Fermentation bed chicken raising is the crystallization of the wisdom of chicken farmers and a product of recent years. Practice has shown that its feasibility is fairly good. This technology is still in a stage of continuous improvement, but many places have already begun to implement it, so how exactly should it be done?

1. Chicken Coop Handling

The chicken coop should be built according to the scale of farming and should lean toward being insulated, with a temperature of around 20°C to ensure that the bacterial strains can decompose the manure. The chicken coop must not be too dry, otherwise the activity of the bacterial strains will be extremely low, which is not conducive to fermentation. Secondly, strong direct sunlight should be avoided, as this will also affect the vitality of the bacterial strains to a certain extent. Ventilation capacity should be high; when oxygen is sufficient, the bacterial strains ferment extremely quickly, so manure accumulation is not likely to form. A good environment basically guarantees half the success of fermentation bed chicken raising, so farmers should pay attention to these factors of the chicken coop.

2. Fermentation Bed Preparation

The fermentation bed is the core point of this method, so how should a reasonable fermentation bed be built? There are not many materials used for fermentation. Common ones include crushed straw or wood sawdust, and bran powder can also be used. These are all high-quality choices. The depth is determined by the quantity and the age of the chickens. For young chickens in the early stage, the depth should be controlled at around 8 cm, and over time it should finally be increased to around 12-15 cm. Mix and prepare the bacterial strains well and evenly apply them onto the fermentation bed, at a quantity of about 1 jin per 2 sq m. Then wait 7-10 days to let it gradually take shape.

3. Litter Management

Since fermentation is needed, farmers need to regularly check the condition of the litter. If it is too dry, water should be added; if fermentation is slow, its fermentation speed should be increased. When the litter is stirred and a powdery layer easily rises, then it is too dry and needs moisture; if the litter is compacted together and forms lumps, then the lumps need to be broken up to make it loose and increase the fermentation speed. The ideal form is similar to semi-moist sand, not compacted with one another, yet relatively moist.

4. Advantages

So what benefits does such a technology bring to farmers? First, it can improve farming efficiency to a certain extent, because in such an environment the digestion and absorption speed of chickens can be enhanced, and some beneficial bacterial strains can help them develop quickly. Second, it is relatively environmentally friendly and ecological, which conforms to current market consumption views and has good market prospects. Finally, the cost is relatively lower and the work is relatively easier. These are all things farmers can directly feel when using fermentation bed chicken raising.

The above is a simple introduction to fermentation bed chicken raising. In fact, chicken raising technology is already very mature now. What farmers lack are various novel farming methods to let them raise distinctive breeds. Those who are interested can learn about this technology.