Temperature control of chicken house and matters needing attention

One of the most important tasks of raising chickens in winter is to work at temperature. If the temperature is uncomfortable, it will reduce the chicken's appetite and growth rate. Therefore, the temperature control in winter will have a serious impact on the growth of chickens. However, when keeping the temperature of the chicken coop, there are also some matters needing our attention. The following editor will introduce the temperature control of the chicken coop and matters needing attention.

1. Suitable temperature

Chickens can regulate themselves in a certain environment and maintain their body temperature well. However, it is impossible for chicks to adjust themselves within 10 days, and it is difficult to adapt to the change of temperature. Therefore, we should still pay attention to control the temperature, the temperature of the breeding period should be controlled at about 28 degrees, to promote the healthy growth of chickens. After the chick rearing period, the suitable temperature for chicken growth should be controlled at about 20-25 degrees. The temperature should not be too high or too low, if it is too high, it will lead to heatstroke in the chicken, and if it is too low, the chicken will be easy to catch cold.

2. Close the gate

In winter, be sure to close the door of the chicken coop or the largest vent, especially in the north, where the temperature is very low at night. If it is not turned off in time, the cold wind will keep blowing into the chicken coop. Pose a fatal threat to chickens and lead to cold stress response, which is very detrimental to the growth of chickens. Therefore, when we need to enter the chicken coop for feeding and management, we must pay attention to closing the door. Avoid excessive ventilation to reduce the temperature of the chicken house and affect the normal growth of chickens.

3. Reasonable bedding

After entering the winter, to lay an appropriate amount of mat grass on the floor of the henhouse, the mat grass can not only effectively increase the temperature of the henhouse, but also prevent hens from hitting the ground when laying eggs, causing eggs to break. However, it should be noted that the dryness of the bedding grass should be observed frequently after the bedding grass, and the bedding grass should be replaced in time when it is too wet. Because the chicken's exercise, rest and laying eggs will be on the mat grass, if the mat grass is too wet, it will lower the temperature in the house and affect the growth. And even if it is in a dry state, the mat grass should be changed regularly. If the chicken excrement and residual feed remain on the mat grass for too long, it is very easy to cause diseases and insect pests.

4. Points for attention

Although we just said that we should close the gates and other large vents, we should not keep the chicken coop closed all winter. Reasonable ventilation is also very important for the growth of chickens, so while ensuring the temperature of the henhouse, we also need to ventilate the henhouse regularly every day. Improve the air quality in the henhouse and promote the growth of chickens.

The above is a brief introduction to the temperature control of the chicken house and the matters needing attention. The temperature control of the chicken house, especially in winter, has a lot to do with the growth of chickens, and we must not ignore it. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. I hope it can help you all.