Matters needing attention in ostrich breeding

Ostrich farming is now more and more widespread, and the economic benefits are also very high, but there are high costs at the same time. Although ostrich breeding technology has gradually matured, but many novice farmers do not know how to raise, in fact, there are many problems in the process of breeding ostrich, these problems are in need of attention before breeding. So what should we pay attention to when breeding ostrich? Let's take a look at it together!

1. Variety selection

First of all, the selection of breeding birds or eggs will have a direct impact on the number of ostriches in the later period. In the purchase of ostrich hands, we must first consider the variety and directly select seeds according to the quality, because the variety not only reflects its production capacity, but also reflects the breeding value of breeding birds in certain aspects. The second thing to consider is the gender issue. When selecting seeds, we should choose more female birds. The best ratio of male to female is about 3:1. Although the breeding period of ostrich is very long, it can reach 30-40 years, but the egg performance laid by the first year and the old ostrich is very low, so it is generally best to choose the breed with the age of 1-2.5 months. Also according to the ostrich shape and physical appearance, etc.

2. Brood place

Ostrich house should not only establish rest area, sports area, sleeping area, etc., but also establish special brooding place. In addition to meeting the requirements of other three areas, brooding house and breeding house should be paved with floor tiles. Because the floor tile has a good moisture absorption, moisture insulation and a series of advantages, can ensure that the ground is dry and not humid. But also convenient for cleaning and disinfection in the house, but also particularly anti-skid, can effectively reduce the phenomenon of abnormal feet of young ostrich due to slipping. Try to build a larger playground so that the chicks have enough room to exercise their feet.

3. Bird house disinfection

Disinfection of aviaries is essential, especially for nestlings, because it can significantly reduce the incidence of infectious diseases. To ensure good growth of chicks, but when disinfection, staff should be fully prepared, using new germicidal solution to disinfect hands, wear sterile clothing and shoes. When disinfection, soak the green liquid with potassium permanganate, change the feeding trough and sink for feeding the nestlings in turn, and clean and disinfect them after use, and clean the feces of the birdhouse in time at least three times a day, once in the morning, once in the evening.

4. Scientific feeding

Although ostrich resistance is strong and morbidity is low, this is only the opinion of adult ostrich, if not the correct feeding method in the brood period ostrich can easily contract diseases and reduce survival rate. Therefore, when feeding, scientific feeding methods should be carried out according to the living habits of ostriches. In the nestlings about 5 days after hatching can provide nutrition with egg yolk, three days can provide water and feed for nestlings, green feed for nestlings must be chopped up, if too dry, then appropriate water can be mixed in the right amount of concentrate. Feeding time to feed a small amount, especially encountered in high temperature and rainy weather.

The above is the problem to pay attention to when breeding ostriches. The environment of the aviary is the most important. Many friends do very well in the rest of the aspects, but they ignore the aviary environment. Most ostriches die or even die. Ostriches themselves are produced in Africa, in a hot and dry environment. If it is too wet, it is not conducive to the growth of ostriches, and there is also a point to note that it is not advisable to feed sweet potato leaves when feeding green materials, because sweet potato leaves are wind-stopping, which is not conducive to the growth of some weak ostriches.