Teach you the choice and conditions of the ostrich site

(1) conditions for the selection of sites

The design and construction of an ostrich farm should be combined with the local actual situation and possible funds, and strive to be practical, scientific, low-cost, easy to develop and adjust. Some dogmatic methods that are mysterious regardless of actual conditions and possibilities are not advisable. This chapter only briefly introduces some basic requirements that should be paid attention to in the site selection, layout and construction of the ostrich farm.

After determining the investment, construction scale and project objectives of the new ostrich farm, it is necessary to scientifically select the site and carefully design the construction plan based on the actual situation and possibility, so as to lay a good foundation for the future. In site selection, the following basic conditions should be considered and selected as best as possible: 1. Climatic conditions.

African ostriches are suitable for growing and breeding in arid or semi-dry areas. Although it has strong adaptability, excessive dampness and rain or extreme heat and cold will affect the production level of ostriches, reduce egg yield and hatching rate and brood survival rate, and increase construction costs and production costs. Therefore, the ostrich farm should choose the areas with high terrain, convenient drainage, sufficient light, good ventilation, annual temperature of-15 ℃ ~ + 40 ℃ (preferably-5 ℃ ~ + 30 ℃), no or less thunderstorm weather. Minefields, hail-prone areas and storm-prone areas should be avoided as far as possible. The air humidity is as dry as possible.

two。 Venue conditions.

The construction of ostrich farm should make use of barren non-cultivated land, sandy wasteland or gentle slope land as far as possible. On the one hand, it can occupy less cultivated land and reduce the possible diseases caused by humus and chemical pesticides. It is better to use soft and permeable sandy soil or sandy loam. It is better to be relatively closed and isolated from the surrounding environment, especially not to build farms in other poultry farms or villages and towns with dense people and animals, so as to prevent cross-infection and spread of the disease. 3. Water and electricity conditions. Should be able to meet the ostrich drinking water and production and domestic water quality, not easy to pollute the water source. The power supply is adequate and stable and it is best to have a backup generator of appropriate power (30,50kV is enough for an ostrich farm of the general size). In order to provide temporary power for hatching, nestling insulation, water pumps, office lighting and other equipment that must be powered in time in the event of interruption of the public circuit. 4. Ambient conditions. Ostriches are extremely prone to stress, serious stress will affect the normal growth and reproduction, especially serious may also cause suspension of production or even death. Therefore, the environment around the ostrich farm should be as quiet as possible, away from residential areas, airports, railways, docks, busy roads and other noisy areas and areas where air, water and soil are easily polluted. Trees should be planted in and around the ostrich farm (trees that are non-toxic, insect-resistant, and do not produce large amounts of pollen or catkins), which can block strong winds in winter and shade in summer (generally, several trees with a dry height of more than 2 meters should be planted in each column), and can purify the air and make the breeding area closer to the natural environment.