General principles for raising antler deer

The main results are as follows: (1) in order to improve the production performance of deer, the feed should be matched scientifically and reasonably according to the local feed source, species, reserve, feed quality and management conditions of deer, so as to meet the needs of antler deer for nutrients. Antler deer have different nutritional needs in different periods. For example, male deer need more nutrition during mating period and antler growing period than female deer, while female deer need more nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, in the process of feeding, the feed supply plan should be made in advance to ensure that the feed can be matched and adjusted timely, scientifically and reasonably in order to obtain good results.

(2) adhere to green roughage, supplemented by concentrate, because deer are herbivorous ruminants, which should be fed mainly with green roughage, and the undernourished parts should be supplemented with refined feed according to different seasons and growth stages. Formula feed should be based on local green succulent feed and roughage, and try to make use of all kinds of feed with low local price, large quantity, wide source and stable supply.

(3) the times of regular and quantitative feeding should be relatively fixed, and all kinds of feeds should be fed regularly and quantitatively every day. Each feeding should be appropriate, when the feeding is insufficient, the deer not only can not rest quietly, but also affect the digestive function of the deer. On the contrary, excessive feeding will not only cause feed waste, but also affect the appetite of the next feeding. It is appropriate to finish the feeding within 1 hour each time. In the process of feeding, the feeding time, order and times must be strictly observed, and can not be advanced, delayed or changed at will. In general, the feeding time varies with the season, but should be relatively stable. Under the mode of captivity, it is appropriate to feed concentrate first and then roughage in feeding order. The best feeding times are 3 times a day, 2 times during the day and 1 time at night in winter. Deer reared in grazing should be supplemented with fine feed after returning to grazing.

(4) the amount and species of feed should be relatively stable. Deer have obvious seasonality in production, and the source and species of feed are also seasonal. The microorganisms in the rumen also have a certain selectivity and adaptability to the feed. When the feed changes suddenly, it will not only reduce the feed intake and digestibility of the deer, but also affect the normal growth and reproduction of the microorganisms in the rumen. Thus, the digestive function of deer and nutritional disorders, therefore, in the change of feed must be carried out gradually. If the feed is changed too quickly, it will cause the deer not to adapt for a while, thus affecting the deer's appetite, food intake and digestibility, as well as a waste of feed.

(5) the supply of drinking water should be adequate in hot summer, clean drinking water should be added at any time, and warm water should be drunk in winter cold season to prevent drinking frozen water. To ensure that drinking water is not cut off, in order to ensure that deer need drinking water.