Matters needing attention in raising chickens in spring

The market of chicken in our country is very large, and chickens are raised in all parts of our country. When we raise chickens, the methods of breeding and management will be different with different seasons. Especially in spring, because the temperature changes greatly, so there are many places we need to pay attention to. So what are the specific ones? The following editor brings you some points for attention in raising chickens in spring. Let's take a look!

1. Reduce humidity

In the spring, the ventilation in the chicken coop is still relatively small, so the water evaporation is not very much. And the hot air produced in the house will condense into water droplets when it comes out to the roof and walls, making the contents of the chicken coop easy to get wet. It is very beneficial to the growth and reproduction of bacteria and various parasites, so it will affect the growth of chickens. So we must pay attention to the management work and keep the floor of the chicken house dry. For the damaged sink to be repaired in time, do not overfill when adding water, and do not splash water into the house to prevent excessive humidity.

2. Regular disinfection

Disinfection is also an indispensable work for raising chickens in spring. In the spring, the temperature is relatively low, although the activity of bacteria is not very frequent. However, if the environment is suitable, it will also breed in large numbers, causing harm to the growth of the flock. And the resistance of the chicken in spring is not very strong, if it is not disinfected in time, it can easily lead to the outbreak of epidemics and its breeding and disinfection. Therefore, we should appropriate drinking water disinfection, in drinking water to add an appropriate amount of Baidu disinfection and other disinfection. Let the chicken drink once a week, and then spray and disinfect the chicken house floor with dry powder disinfectants such as white lime, about twice a week.

3. Supplementary lighting

In early spring, the natural light time is still relatively short. If the growth of laying hens is lack of light, it will have a great impact on their laying. Therefore, we should also pay attention to do a good job of artificial light, the daily light time should be maintained at about 14-17 hours. It should be adjusted reasonably according to the natural light time. For example, if the natural light time is 11 hours per day, then the artificial light filling time should be kept at about 3-6 hours. If it is a make-up light, then it should be made up at one time in the morning and evening. Segmented make-up light should be allocated a good time period, respectively in the morning and evening.

4. Reduce stress

The chicken is very timid, easily frightened by external factors, and very sensitive to changes in the surrounding environment. Therefore, when we feed and drink water, pick up eggs and disinfect chickens in spring, we should pay attention to the time and have certain rules. At work, the movement should be kept gently, and the entry of outsiders and other creatures into the chicken coop should be strictly controlled. If there is a relatively strong sound from the outside world, then the breeders should enter the chicken coop in time to check the situation of the chickens. We can also add appropriate amount of vitamins and other substances to feed and drinking water to improve the anti-stress ability of chickens.

The above is a brief introduction to the matters needing attention in raising chickens in spring. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. I hope it can help you all.