Key points of management of raising chickens in autumn

Now we have officially entered autumn for many days, autumn is also very strong, the leaves of all kinds of trees are also gradually falling. All these represent the autumn that has officially entered in 2018, and many chicken farmers have also reached the peak of hen laying. However, the temperature fluctuation in autumn is low, and there are many problems in chicken flocks, which have a great impact on the laying rate. Today, the editor brings you some notes on raising chickens in autumn. Let's have a look!

1. Heat preservation and ventilation

Because the temperature in autumn is gradually decreasing, and the temperature change is unstable and fluctuating, the first task in autumn is to keep the chicken coop warm. However, while keeping warm, we should also pay attention to doing a good job of ventilation and ventilation. The environment in early autumn is very bad, rainy and humid. Chickens living in this environment for a long time are prone to diseases, such as respiratory diseases, colds and chicken plague. So do a good job of heat preservation and ventilation to reduce the factors that lead to stress reaction in chickens.

2. Feed management

The weather in autumn is cooler, not as muggy and dry as summer, which is more suitable for the growth of chickens, so the appetite of chickens will begin to rise in autumn. With the increase of food intake, the daily dietary intake will also increase, so in order to promote the normal healthy growth of chickens, speed up the recovery of physical strength, increase egg production and so on. Autumn feed should increase the proportion of various nutrients such as protein and vitamins to ensure the pregnancy rate and egg production of hens.

3. Regular observation

After the beginning of autumn, it is very important for farmers to observe the growth of chickens regularly, especially the state of hens. Because the growth of the hen directly determines the quality of the eggs and eggs, carefully observe the daily conditions such as food intake and feces. If there is any abnormality or illness, corresponding measures should be taken in time. In autumn, we should pay attention to the disinfection of chicken coops and various utensils to reduce the pathogen and reduce the incidence of chickens.

4. Keep quiet

When it comes to autumn, that is, the laying period, hens are more likely to have a variety of stress reactions. In autumn, it is necessary to ensure that there is no noise inside and outside the henhouse, so as to provide a good environment for hens to lay eggs. Minimize activities in the chicken coop and pay attention to light hands and feet when working in the chicken coop to avoid making too much noise. Natural enemies such as cats and dogs should not be allowed to chase chickens, and other people should not be allowed to visit as far as possible.

5. Get rid of old chickens

The production capacity of laying hens is about two years. Generally speaking, after more than two years, the production capacity of laying hens is relatively weak, and the production of eggs is also physiologically declining. So we have to eliminate some old chickens with poor fertility in time, but we can fatten them and increase their weight and sell them as broilers before they are eliminated. This not only saves the feed cost and improves the efficiency of breeding, but also obtains another part of the economic source.

The above is a brief introduction to the management points of raising chickens in autumn. Chicken raising is one of the necessary projects for many free-range farmers in rural areas. Autumn is also important for hens, so we should pay attention to strengthening the management of hens when we manage them. In order to improve the egg production of hens and improve their own breeding efficiency. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for your reading and support.