How to manage feeding during the growing period of broiler chickens? A detailed explanation of the key technical points
Broiler chickens have a very large market in China, and the farming area is constantly expanding. When farming them, we must do a good job in feeding and management to ensure healthy growth of the broilers. Moreover, broiler chickens have different feeding and management methods at each growth stage, and management at every stage is very important, especially during the growing period. So today, the editor brings you the feeding and management techniques for broiler chickens during the growing period. Let's take a look below!
1. Stocking density
First, we need to control the stocking density of growing chickens well, adjusting it reasonably according to the age of the broilers, to avoid overcrowding that affects each other's growth and to improve the ventilation inside the chicken house. During the growing period, the number of broilers per square meter in the chicken house should not exceed 30, and after entering the growth phase, it should be reduced and adjusted to about 12. Among these, sufficient feeders should be provided in the chicken house, and the height of the feeders should be appropriately raised. This prevents broilers from being picky eaters, scraping feed everywhere, and causing feed waste. Finally, ensure there is sufficient drinking water.
2. Adjust the nutritional level
When raising growing chickens, we should increase the protein content in the daily ration, especially for chicks, as high-quality feed can effectively improve chick survival rates and promote growth. When adjusting the feed, we should follow the characteristics of the broiler growth cycle. During the middle stage of farming, we should begin to reduce the protein content. Materials such as grit can be appropriately provided to improve feed utilization. In the later stage, the proportion of energy in the daily ration should be increased, and fat can be appropriately added. This can effectively improve broiler meat quality and enhance fatness and the glossiness of feathers.
3. Maintain the farming environment
The farming environment is very important for the growth of broilers. When farming, we must do a good job in the sanitation management of the chicken house to ensure healthy growth of the broilers. The manure in the chicken house should be cleaned regularly, and the chicken house, water and feed troughs, and other farming equipment should be disinfected regularly to reduce the base number of pathogens in the chicken house. Then we should also pay attention to observing changes in the weather, note the impact of weather on broiler growth, and keep the environment stable. Especially in summer, winter, and other high-temperature environments, we should do the corresponding cooling and warming work well.
4. Sanitation and epidemic prevention
As just mentioned, the chicken house must be cleaned and disinfected frequently to create a healthy growing environment for the broilers. Also, when farming, we should strictly carry out chicken vaccination work according to the procedures. Appropriately add various health-care additives such as antibiotics to the feed to promote broiler growth. To reduce the occurrence of various infectious diseases, we should then formulate a reasonable epidemic prevention program according to the age of the broilers and the disease situation in the farming area, so as to ensure healthy growth of the broilers.
The above is a brief introduction to feeding and management techniques for broiler chickens during the growing period. Management work during the broiler growing period is very important and directly affects the farming benefits of broilers, so everyone must pay close attention to it. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and your support.