Summer broiler feeding management points

First, do a good summer cooling

The most important thing for raising broilers in the summer is to do a good job of cooling the sun. First of all, it is better to ventilate the interior of the house. The doors and windows that can be opened must be fully opened, but barbed wire must be placed on the doors and windows to prevent the damage of animals. Secondly, the installation of shading equipment along the walls of doors and windows is conducive to the distribution of hot air, avoiding direct sunlight and preventing thunderstorms from invading. When conditions permit, ventilation is adopted at noon; in summer, room temperature is preferably kept below 28°C to facilitate chicken growth.

Second, choose the appropriate density

General suitable density: 1 to 2 weeks old 30 to 25 per square meter; 3 to 4 weeks old 20 to 15 per square meter; 5 weeks old to slaughter 10 to 8 per square meter. It is advisable to use 300 animals per group. Groups and groups are separated by fences to facilitate the circulation of air in the houses.

Three, smart adjustment of diet structure

Tests have shown that when the temperature is above 25°C, the feed intake of chickens decreases by 1.6% for each 1°C increase in temperature and the feed utilization rate decreases. Therefore, dietary nutrition and composition should be adjusted appropriately so that the diet maintains an appropriate level of nutrition to compensate for the lack of nutrient intake caused by high temperature stress. In order to meet the needs of broiler growth and development, in order to achieve the desired weight, you can increase the protein level in the diet by 10% to 15%, and use plant protein instead of animal protein to increase the feed intake of chickens, pay attention to increase the multi-dimensional content of diet . At the same time, the use of pelleted feed can increase palatability and increase feed intake, thereby increasing the total nutrient intake of the chicken. In summer, the appetite of chickens is reduced. In the mid-afternoon, more fresh green feeds such as watermelon rind, roots and vegetables can be fed to quench the thirst and cool down, which is conducive to the growth of chickens. In order to increase the feed intake of chickens, low-calcium feeds can be fed, and bone pellets and shell pellets can be added separately to allow chickens to eat freely; in addition, safe and effective flavoring agents can also be used.

Fourth, change the feeding method

In the hot summer months, night feeding can be used. From 10:00 to 6:00 the next morning is the coolest time, which is conducive to chicken feeding, while during the day the chicken is allowed to rest. The method is: properly light up the light, increase its excitability, feeding 4 to 5 times at night, and by shaking the barrel, drive the flock to increase the chicken feed intake.

Fifth, add stress drugs

In order to avoid or reduce the stress response of broilers caused by high temperature and other factors, some preventive drugs can be added to feed or drinking water. If 0.25% citric acid is added to feed, it can alleviate the damage caused by alkali poisoning in broilers, which can increase the daily weight gain of broilers under heat stress. Adding 0.05% aspirin to feed can significantly reduce the heat. Stress, improve production performance; According to information, adding yeast chromium or chromium pyridine in the feed also has the effect of improving the performance and immunity of broilers under high temperature and environmental conditions. In addition, some Chinese herbal medicines such as honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, dandelion, etc. can also be used that have heat-clearing, detoxifying, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, or immune-enhancing functions.

Sixth, provide enough water

Insufficient drinking of hot chickens will affect the growth of broilers and even endanger their lives. Therefore, to set up enough water tanks, the water temperature should be kept at about 10°C. During the dog days, change the water every 2 hours from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, and wash and sterilize drinking water appliances once a day to ensure adequate supply of clean drinking water. To keep the water inside and outside the house open, the house is clean and dry.

Seven, do a good job of disease prevention

We must do a good job in environmental sanitation, clear the breeding ground for mosquitoes and flies, and reduce the transmission of infectious diseases. The food trough should be washed regularly and regularly sterilized to ensure the health of the flock. To use dry, clean, hygroscopic, non-toxic, non-irritating, mildew-free loose bedding, such as sawdust, rice husk, etc.; bedding must be kept dry, soft, it is necessary to regularly sieve the feces, and diligently change the sun So that no bad smell. If the humidity in the house is too high, water in the body will be inhibited from spreading, affecting the metabolism, making it easy for the bacteria to reproduce, inducing disease, and ensuring the healthy growth of the flock. Strictly implement the health and epidemic prevention system, vaccinate according to immunization procedures; try to keep the house clean and sanitize at least once a week. Pay attention to the use of drugs that are less harmful to chickens and eliminate pests such as mosquitoes and flies in time. Strengthen the observation of chickens, pay attention to the mental state of the flock, behavior, feeding conditions and fecal form, and take appropriate measures in time when abnormalities are found.

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