How to Keep Sheep Warm in Winter? Practical Methods Shared
Sheep farming is a very common breeding project in China. When raising sheep, management work is very important. We should adjust management methods reasonably according to the changes of seasons. Ensure that sheep can grow normally in every season, especially in summer and winter. In summer, we should do a good job in cooling and heat prevention, while in winter, we should do a good job in heat preservation and cold protection. So how should sheep be kept warm in winter? Below, the editor will give a brief introduction for everyone. Let's take a look together!
1. Temperature control
Controlling temperature when raising sheep in winter is certainly a key management point. After entering winter, if the insulation performance of the sheep shed is not good, we can cover the sheep shed with a thick thermal plastic film. If conditions permit, it is best to use double-layer film, so that the windproof and heat preservation capabilities of the sheep shed are very good. And when necessary, we can lay floor heaters on the ground of the sheep shed to control the floor temperature, which is very beneficial to temperature control in the sheep pen and can also achieve the purpose of heat preservation and cold protection.
2. Reasonable ventilation
After the temperature gradually drops in winter, in order to prevent sheep from being exposed to cold wind, many sheep farmers close doors, windows and vents tightly to prevent draft intrusion. Although this can indeed prevent sheep from catching colds and other problems caused by wind, the air circulation in the sheep shed is extremely poor, and if sheep live in an environment with poor ventilation for a long time, it will also cause various diseases in sheep. Therefore, while maintaining the temperature of the sheep shed, we must also do a good job in reasonable ventilation. Discharge harmful gases in the sheep shed, and during ventilation, be careful to avoid wind blowing directly on the sheep.
3. Prevent moisture
In winter, plastic greenhouses are generally relatively tightly closed. The excrement produced by sheep will evaporate moisture, and at this time the humidity in the shed will increase accordingly, causing various diseases in sheep, and the temperature will also drop as a result. So in addition to doing a good job in ventilation, we should also pay attention to moisture prevention and regularly clean up leftover feed, leftover water and excrement in the sheep shed. Ventilate appropriately to reduce humidity, and then spread straw bedding on the ground of the sheep shed, which can play a role in moisture prevention and also preserve heat and protect against cold. However, the bedding should also be replaced regularly to avoid the bedding being too damp.
4. Wind and snow prevention
In many areas of China, the amount of wind and snow in winter is relatively large. Therefore, after entering winter, we should promptly inspect the sheep shed buildings to ensure they are sturdy and durable. Because if the amount of wind and snow is too large, the top of the sheep shed needs to bear a large weight of accumulated snow, and after the snow melts, it will produce a large amount of water. If the top of the sheep shed leaks, then the growth of the sheep will be greatly affected. In addition, we must not only ensure that the sheep shed has strong bearing capacity, but the roof surface should also have a slope greater than about 55 degrees. After snowing, promptly remove the accumulated snow on the roof to reduce pressure.
The above is a brief introduction to how to keep sheep warm in winter. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!