How to raise meat pigeon breeding techniques and matters needing attention

Meat pigeons, which can also be collectively called squab, generally refer to young pigeons under the age of four. Because this kind of meat pigeon, no matter in terms of nutritional value or medicinal value, is very high. So more and more people begin to raise meat pigeons. So how on earth should meat pigeons be raised? And what are the breeding techniques and points for attention of meat pigeons? Next, I will explain it in detail for you.

How to raise meat pigeons

1. Daily feeding and management: separate meals and fixed quantity. Daily feeding times: 3 times 4 times for young pigeons leaving the nest, 2 times for breeding pigeons, 75 times 100 grams for child pigeons. Matching production of breeding pigeons 90g 125g, youth, adult pigeon 80g 110g, according to the age of the month, raised in groups. Generally, pigeons are divided into groups after leaving the cage to live independently, about 7 pigeons per square meter, 35-40 pairs are more suitable for a group.

2. Disinfect regularly. The food trough must be washed and disinfected every 3 days. The nest basin and the free-range floor should be cleaned and disinfected after the squab leaves the nest and sold, provide water all day long, and keep the water quality fresh and clean. Observe the pigeons. We should observe carefully every day, look at the mental dynamics, look at the situation of eating and drinking water, and see whether the shape and color of faeces are political parties. If abnormal, they should be isolated and treated in time.

3. Bathe regularly. According to the season and climate, pigeons should be bathed once a day in summer and once a day in winter. The appropriate time for pigeons to bathe is around noon, half an hour at a time.

Breeding techniques and matters needing attention of meat pigeons

I. Culture technology

1. According to the practical experience of production, under normal circumstances, a pair of breeding pigeons lay eggs and hatch 6-8 nests a year. In the breeding season, the interval between two nests of eggs is generally 40-45 days, the shortest is 28-30 days, the longest is 50-60 days, and most eggs are laid at a time.

2. The breeding process is as follows: the spousal child pigeon (also known as weaned pigeon, which refers to the 30-day-old pigeon raised from the nest to the breeding pigeon before sexual maturity) is changed to 7-8, and the age reaches 60-180 days.

3. The sexual function of the pigeon gradually matures, and the female and male pigeons chase and tease each other. The male pigeon holds its head high, the neck air bag expands, the tail feathers spread into a fan, closely behind the female pigeon, constantly making a "goo" sound; the female pigeon gradually approaches the male pigeon, turns around the male pigeon, nods and whispers, and finally kisses each other with its beak, which will soon mate.

II. Points for attention

It should be noted that environmental conditions not only affect the health of pigeons, but also affect their production performance. The environmental factors affecting pigeon production performance include temperature, humidity, light, density, noise, dust and so on. Although mackerel has a certain tolerance to various factors, if it exceeds its tolerance, it should have an impact on its production and health.

How much is a meat pigeon?

1, pigeon traders collect meat pigeons, in our case, 13.5 to 14 yuan each, is more than 20 days of young pigeons, it is difficult to feed. For more than 30 days, it is 15.

2, if you want to raise, it is recommended that you go to the local farmers, get a few older pigeons to raise, the survival rate is high. If it is just beginning to breed, generally do not sell, you can consider to find those farmers who do not intend to do, that is both cheap and affordable, and it is best not to take over when the weather is cold or the weather and temperature changes greatly, otherwise problems will easily occur.

3. It is not necessary to buy meat pigeons and breed pigeons for 40-60 pairs. Collecting and selling are not the same, it is best not to find traders to buy breeding pigeons, that is more risky. Pick the body shape had better be spherical, the weight is bigger, the waist should be round, the back should be wide, the leg should be short, the temperament should be docile, and it is more suitable to be good at flying high and walking happily.

Feed formula for meat pigeons

1. The common plant protein feeds for meat pigeons are peas, broad beans, mung beans, black beans and so on. Energy feeds include carbohydrate feeds such as corn, rice, rice, millet, sorghum, barley and wheat, and fatty feeds such as rapeseed, sesame and peanuts.

2. Fat feed is indispensable in the long feathering period of meat pigeons. Although its dosage is small, it is very important to enhance the luster of feathers. Green fodder commonly used are cabbage, spinach, carrots and green grass and so on. These feeds are rich in chlorophyll, carotene and various vitamins, which are the main sources of vitamins for meat pigeons.

When feeding meat and cutting food, it is important to remember that meat pigeons generally use only plant seeds. Such as corn, wheat, rice, mung beans and so on. These seeds are common and convenient to buy. In the place where pigeons are kept, they must be kept clean, because pigeons don't like feces.