Methods of raising pigeons in winter

There are many uses of pigeons in our country, but most of them are meat pigeons in the market. The nutritional value of pigeon meat and eggs is very high. Now the breeding area of pigeons is relatively large, when we breed pigeons, we should adjust the breeding methods of pigeons according to the changes of seasons. So how to raise pigeons in winter? The following editor has brought you the methods of raising pigeons in winter. Let's have a look!

1. Heat preservation and ventilation

The temperature in winter is very low, so it is very important to keep warm when raising pigeons in winter. The most direct heat preservation method for pigeon houses in winter is to close the windows and close the vents. It is not enough for us to do a good job of ventilation while keeping warm. Many farmers tend to ignore ventilation when keeping warm. If the pigeon house is not ventilated for a long time, the air quality and humidity in the pigeon house can not be effectively controlled, resulting in a great impact on the growth of pigeons. Therefore, while doing a good job of heat preservation in winter, we should also pay attention to the work of ventilation. Ventilation can be carried out when the temperature is high at noon on a sunny day.

2. Replenish energy

The temperature in winter is very low, in addition to our artificial heat preservation, pigeons also consume more energy to maintain their body temperature. Therefore, pigeons have a great demand for energy in winter, and energy is also a key substance that determines the food intake of pigeons. The food intake of pigeons will increase in winter, so replenishing energy is a point that can not be ignored in winter feeding. In the pigeon feed, we can appropriately increase some feed with high oil content, and pay attention to the supplement of minerals and vitamins, which can ensure the pigeon to survive the winter safely.

3. Pigeon house management

The management of the pigeon house in winter is also very important. We should often clean the pigeon house and keep it clean. Then every day to observe the growth of pigeons, such as eating and drinking water, defecation and so on. In order to be able to find abnormal problems in time and grasp the health status of the group. Then keep the pigeon house dry and hygienic. Scribbles should be regularly sterilized and exposed to the sun. The natural light time in winter is reduced, so we should also pay attention to the work of replenishing light, especially to meet the light needs of breeding pigeons. A suitable lighting environment is very important for the growth of pigeons, so we must pay more attention to it.

4. Improve water quality

Feeding water to pigeons in winter is also very important. We should pay attention to the water quality and water temperature. if pigeons are allowed to drink ice water or cold water in winter, it will stimulate the intestinal mucosa and affect the digestive ability of the gastrointestinal tract. If the water quality is poor, then it is more prone to enteritis diarrhea and so on. Therefore, we should be based on the actual situation, in the case of ensuring water quality, we should give priority to drinking and feeding warm water. You can also add an appropriate amount of probiotics or sugar to the drinking water to promote the nutrition absorption of pigeons.

The above is a brief introduction to the methods of raising pigeons in winter. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. I hope it can help you all.