How to increase the egg production rate of Silkie chickens? Practical breeding methods shared
The Silkie chicken is a relatively precious breed of poultry in our country, with very great medicinal value, and has good therapeutic effects on common problems such as arthritis and migraines. Silkie eggs also have considerable benefits, and the scale of Silkie chicken farming in our country is now very large. So when we raise Silkie chickens, how do we increase their egg production rate? Below, the editor will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!
1. Feeding methods
Under normal circumstances, the feeding methods for Silkie chickens are generally similar to those for broiler chickens; cage rearing and free-range rearing are both acceptable. However, if you want to increase the egg production rate of Silkie chickens, then it is best to mainly use the free-range method. It cannot enhance the growth ability of Silkie chickens, and it can also effectively reduce breeding costs. The growth ability of Silkie chickens is relatively weak, so when we build the chicken coop, we must mainly ensure the coop environment. Cleanliness and warmth are basic; only a good growing environment can effectively promote the growth of Silkie chickens and increase their egg production rate.
2. Pay attention to disinfection
After the chicken coop is built, the Silkie chickens cannot be put into the coop immediately. We must also pay attention to carrying out a comprehensive and thorough disinfection of the coop. Clean the feed troughs and water troughs and let them dry. Reduce the base number of pathogens in the coop, and then put the chicks into the coop. We should also note that when raising Silkie chickens, we must do a good job of vaccination and timely deworming. And during the breeding process, the coop must also be disinfected regularly, and some medicines for common problems should be kept on hand. Protect the normal growth of Silkie chickens and avoid affecting their egg production.
3. Light control
Light is very important for the growth of Silkie chickens. During breeding, we should reasonably adjust the daily light duration according to the different growth stages of the Silkie chickens. For example, during the egg-laying period of Silkie chickens, the daily light duration should be controlled at about 16 hours. One month before the Silkie chickens are culled, it can be appropriately increased by 1 hour per day. Finally, we should also do a good job of supplementary lighting according to changes in weather and seasons. For example, in winter and on rainy days, light is completely insufficient, so in this kind of weather, we must turn on the lights in time to supplement lighting.
4. Meet nutritional needs
Nutrition has a great relationship with the growth and egg production of Silkie chickens. When raising Silkie chickens, while meeting the Silkie chickens' needs for nutrients such as crude protein, metabolizable energy and calcium, we should also pay attention to reasonably supplementing nutrients such as methionine and lysine. An appropriate amount of oil can be added to the feed to ensure a balanced nutritional intake for the laying hens. Finally, we should reasonably adjust the breeding density according to the growth stage of the Silkie chickens. Prevent feed waste, speed up the growth of Silkie chickens, and improve the meat-to-feed ratio. Not only can it improve the meat quality of Silkie chickens, but the egg production rate will also increase significantly.
The above is a brief introduction to how to increase the egg production rate of Silkie chickens. The egg production and growth of Silkie chickens are closely related to feeding, so everyone must do a good job in feeding and management during breeding to ensure the healthy growth of Silkie chickens. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone!