The method of raising meat pigeons in spring

Spring is the golden season for the breeding of meat pigeons. to do well the feeding and management of meat pigeons in spring is the key to develop the production of meat pigeons and improve economic benefits.

First, grasp spring reproduction to improve the survival rate of young pigeons. Spring is a good time for meat pigeons to lay eggs, hatch eggs and raise young. It is necessary to do a good job in the feeding and management of breeding pigeons.

① should take care of the eggs twice during the incubation period, the first time at 4-7 days after hatching and the second at 10-13 days after hatching. when taking out the eggs, they should take out the azoospermic eggs and the dead eggs and make the nest of the single eggs so that they can lay the second nest of eggs. After coming out of the shell, ② pigeons should avoid being trampled to death, trampled injury and rodent damage by breeding pigeons. ③ should train and induce breeding pigeons that cannot hatch eggs and are not good at feeding young.

Second, scientific collocation of feed. To ensure nutritional needs, the diet of breeding pigeons should be nutritious and comprehensive, fresh and diverse, and palatable. The specific formula is: corn 50%, brown rice 15%, wheat 10%, sorghum 20%, rapeseed 5%, feeding 3 times a day, drinking water and health care sand should be sanitary and adequate.

Third, prevent moisture. Keep the pigeon house dry, the habits of meat pigeons like dry, afraid of moisture, so we should pay attention to moisture prevention. ⑴ sweeps frequently, the floor of the house is sprinkled with lime and the playground is covered with clean sand. ⑵ often opens pigeon house doors and windows, ventilates and reduces humidity in the house. ⑶ put an end to leakage in pigeon house. If it leaks, repair it in time.

Fourth, prevent the attack of cold spell to ensure the warmth of the house. Young pigeons out of their shells for a week need to be kept warm. If the temperature in the house is too low, it is easy to freeze to death, and it will also cause other pigeons to catch colds. The temperature is unstable in spring, sometimes cold and sometimes hot. Pay attention to the sudden change in the weather, be sure to close the doors and windows of the pigeon house on the eve of the cold air, do a good job of cold prevention, and maintain the temperature of the pigeon house.

Fifth, improve hygiene and prevent and cure diseases. Keep sweeping the column twice a day, once a week, and thoroughly disinfect it with 5% Lesu water or 10% Murray 20% lime milk once a month. Make sure that inside and outside the pigeon house, feed, drinking water, trough, drinking fountain and tools are clean and hygienic. Adhere to the epidemic prevention system, carefully observe the flock of pigeons every day, find sick pigeons timely isolation, diagnosis and treatment.