Matters needing attention in raising geese in early spring

The climate in early spring is cold and humid, and there are many pathogenic factors. On the other hand, the Gosling which has just come out of its shell has a delicate constitution, few fluff and small body, and its adaptability and resistance to the external environment are not strong. Therefore, in the early spring season, if raised improperly, goslings are easy to get sick. For this reason, feeding and management must be strengthened to improve the survival rate of goslings. Among them, special attention should be paid to the following points:

Pay attention to the selection of goslings

Healthy goslings show long, thick, clean and shiny fluff. The yolk was absorbed well and the umbilical cord contracted completely. There was no umbilical nail and no edema around the umbilical cord. He has a lively manner, flexible and active eyes, quick response and loud calls. When holding the neck with your hands and lifting the Gosling, the feet can contract quickly and struggle forcefully. The Gosling will be turned upside down and will soon stand up. Weak chicks, such as big belly, blood navel, big belly button, lame, blind, tilted head, deformed chicks, sick chicks can not be selected.

Pay attention to thorough disinfection

The nursery should be thoroughly disinfected before entering the baby. Usually 15 milliliters of formalin solution and 75 grams of potassium permanganate per cubic meter of space are fumigated and disinfected for 24 hours; the ground is sprayed with antidote (or other disinfectants) 1 / 200 concentration; the stocking site is disinfected with 20% lime milk or 3% caustic soda water; the utensils are exposed after cleaning or sprinkled with chemical disinfectants; and the walls of the breeding rooms that have raised birds can be splashed with 20% lime milk.

Pay attention to heat preservation

Goslings are very sensitive to temperature changes, especially poor cold resistance. The quality of heat preservation conditions directly affects the survival rate of goslings, so the appropriate temperature should be strictly controlled in winter and spring. In general, the temperature is 30-28 degrees at the beginning, and then decreases by 2 degrees a week. When the temperature drops to about 20-18 degrees, it can be gradually removed from the temperature and raised at room temperature. The performance of the goslings to the suitable temperature is as follows: the goslings are lively, the feathers are smooth and neat, are evenly scattered around the brood, eat and drink normally, and can rest quietly. If the goslings are concentrated in piles, huddled together, or concentrated in the heat source, the fluff is upright and constantly emits long and sharp calls, indicating that the temperature is too low; if the goslings are far away from the heat source, breathe faster, drink water frequently, lose appetite, and make high and short calls from time to time, it is difficult to fall asleep, which means the temperature is too high. The temperature should be adjusted immediately when the above abnormal conditions are found. The methods of heat preservation include sawdust furnace, coal furnace, underground flue, electric umbrella, infrared light bulb, electric hot plate and so on.

Pay attention to moisture prevention

Humidity and temperature also have a great impact on the health of goslings, and the two work together. Low temperature and high humidity make the body heat spread quickly, which is easy to cause colds, diarrhea, pile-up, resulting in the death of stiff geese, residual geese and goslings; high temperature makes the body heat can not go out, loss of appetite. At the same time, high temperature and high humidity are easy to cause a large number of bacteria, resulting in an increase in the incidence of goslings. High humidity is a big taboo for brooding, so do not overflow when indoor water feeding, often clean, frequently change the cushion to keep dry, so that the relative humidity of the brooding room is between 60% and 70%.

Pay attention to ventilation

Goslings have a strong metabolism, discharge a large amount of carbon dioxide and feces, produce harmful substances such as water vapor and ammonia, which need to be discharged in time to keep the air fresh, otherwise it will cause ammonia poisoning in goslings. For this reason, the ventilation of the nursery room should be strengthened. Ventilation should be carried out at noon on a sunny day. First increase the room temperature 1-2 degrees, and then slowly open the doors and windows, be careful not to let the wind blow directly to the goslings, so as not to catch cold.

The feeding density of goslings is closely related to the exercise of goslings, the air in the rearing room and the indoor temperature. If the feeding density is too high, it is not conducive to growth and development and is prone to bad habits such as feather pecking and toe pecking; if the density is too low, the utilization rate of the nursery will be reduced. The reasonable feeding density is as follows: at the age of one week, 25 goslings per square meter are raised, and with the growth of goslings, the feeding density is adjusted continuously, and 5 goslings per square meter are raised at the age of one month, at the same time, in order to prevent goslings from being crushed to death, crush injury and conducive to the uniform growth and development of goslings, reasonable grouping should be carried out according to the size, strength and strength of goslings. Generally speaking, it is suitable for each group to be 50-100.

Pay attention to catching up with the pile

Goslings already like to gather in piles, but it is easier to gather in cold winter and spring, resulting in death under pressure. For this reason, we should strengthen the duty observation and disperse the pile of goslings at any time.

Pay attention to ensuring sleep

Enough sleep is one of the important conditions to ensure the healthy growth of goslings. Lack of sleep can lead to loss of appetite, indigestion, weight loss and growth retardation. Therefore, in addition to proper exercise, goslings should be allowed to rest and sleep the rest of the time. In order to make the goslings sleep deeply, the light in the nursery should be dark and the environment should be quiet.

Pay attention to the tide and eating

The goslings begin to eat 24 hours after they come out of their shells. Drinking water before eating is called tidal mouth. The water at the mouth of the tide should be clean and hygienic, and 0.05% potassium permanganate or a small amount of glucose and vitamins should be added to the drinking water, which is conducive to cleaning up the stomach and intestines, stimulating appetite, excreting meconium and absorbing nutrients. The temperature of drinking water should be about 26 degrees. It can be fed after the tide, and the first feeding is called "eating". Start eating with fresh, juicy green fodder and the full price of goslings, mix at 2:1. Add the right amount of water to the extent that it can be squeezed together and dispersed after letting go. Don't ask the goslings to have enough to eat, as long as they can eat a little bit. At the age of 1 to 3 days, they were fed 4 times a day, 6 times a day after 4 days old, and 2 times at night. To achieve regular, quantitative, less frequent feeding, each time to feed 7-80% full is appropriate.

Pay attention to grazing and releasing water

Grazing and water release can promote the metabolism of goslings, enhance their physique, and improve their resistance and adaptability. However, before the large feathers, the goslings are not adaptable to the external environment, and the fluff is lack of waterproofing. Therefore, it is appropriate for goslings in winter and spring to start grazing and water exercise after a week, and grazing and water release should choose sunny and windless days to avoid cold and rainy weather. Grazing begins with a short distance, a short time, and a slow walk.

After a few days of grazing, you can combine with releasing water to drive the goslings to a clean shallow water, allowing them to go into the water, swim and wash their fluff freely. They must not be forced into the water to prevent the wind and cold.

Pay attention to the prevention of animal damage

The animal damage is mainly rats, followed by cats, dogs and so on. The main measure to prevent animal damage is to kill rats before brooding. Block the indoor and outdoor holes and the door of the nursery. Windows should be blocked with nylon mesh or wire mesh, doors and windows should be closed in and out of the nursery, and nursing care should be strengthened at ordinary times.

We should also pay attention to other issues such as epidemic prevention and treatment.