(1) If temperature control is used to feed egg laying chickens over 10 weeks old or broiler chickens with slower growth rates,Egg laying boxThe temperature inside the chicken coop should be controlled between 10-30 ℃, and attention should be paid to preventing heatstroke in summer and cold in winter to avoid sudden fluctuations in temperature inside the coop. The indoor temperature in winter (especially at night) should not be lower than 5 ℃, and measures should be taken to control the room temperature below 32 ℃ at night in summer.
If you are raising large broiler chickens or fast-growing broiler chickens, you need to control the temperature between 18-30 ℃.
(2) For chicken flocks, humidity control requires a suitable temperature inside the chicken coop, with a humidity range of 55% to 70% being appropriate. The key to production is to prevent moisture. The key to moisture prevention: build the chicken coop on a higher ground, elevate the ground inside the coop, ensure proper drainage around the coop, prevent water leakage from the drinking water equipment inside the coop, pay attention to rainproof treatment of the roof and doors and windows, and regularly ventilate and exchange air. For chicken flocks, moisture is an important factor in causing parasitic diseases, colibacillosis, and fungal diseases, and can also easily cause the surface of feathers and eggs to be too dirty.
(3) Light control should be based on the type and feeding stage of the chicken. If it is an egg type chicken in the breeding stage, it only needs natural light every day and does not require additional lighting for the population; If it is an egg laying chicken, the daily light exposure time starts from 6am and stops at 10pm, totaling 16 hours. If raising broiler chickens, the daily lighting time can be implemented according to the control measures for laying hens (16 hours per day). The light intensity during supplementary lighting should not be too high, and the condition of feed, drinking water, and bedding should be clearly observed.
(4) Ventilation and air exchange can be achieved by frequently opening doors, windows, and fans when the temperature exceeds 15 ℃ (the higher the temperature, the greater the air volume). When the chicken flock moves to the forest, ventilation can be carried out. Maintaining good air quality in the chicken coop is a fundamental condition for improving the health level, production performance, and product quality of the chicken flock.
(5) The feeding density control is calculated based on the area inside the chicken coop, and the feeding density is controlled.
(6) Reducing startle in the chicken flock and preventing it is an important aspect of managing free range chickens. Being startled in the chicken flock can not only temporarily (within a few days) stop their growth and reduce egg production, but also affect their health. The main reasons why chickens are frightened include sudden noises, such as cars honking, people shouting loudly, dogs barking, etc; The approach of strangers, large animals, and large birds, including various domestic animals, cats, dogs, etc. To prevent large birds from approaching, several bamboo poles can be erected in the free range area and a colored cloth strip tied to the top of the poles.
If you are raising large broiler chickens or fast-growing broiler chickens, you need to control the temperature between 18-30 ℃.
(2) For chicken flocks, humidity control requires a suitable temperature inside the chicken coop, with a humidity range of 55% to 70% being appropriate. The key to production is to prevent moisture. The key to moisture prevention: build the chicken coop on a higher ground, elevate the ground inside the coop, ensure proper drainage around the coop, prevent water leakage from the drinking water equipment inside the coop, pay attention to rainproof treatment of the roof and doors and windows, and regularly ventilate and exchange air. For chicken flocks, moisture is an important factor in causing parasitic diseases, colibacillosis, and fungal diseases, and can also easily cause the surface of feathers and eggs to be too dirty.
(3) Light control should be based on the type and feeding stage of the chicken. If it is an egg type chicken in the breeding stage, it only needs natural light every day and does not require additional lighting for the population; If it is an egg laying chicken, the daily light exposure time starts from 6am and stops at 10pm, totaling 16 hours. If raising broiler chickens, the daily lighting time can be implemented according to the control measures for laying hens (16 hours per day). The light intensity during supplementary lighting should not be too high, and the condition of feed, drinking water, and bedding should be clearly observed.
(4) Ventilation and air exchange can be achieved by frequently opening doors, windows, and fans when the temperature exceeds 15 ℃ (the higher the temperature, the greater the air volume). When the chicken flock moves to the forest, ventilation can be carried out. Maintaining good air quality in the chicken coop is a fundamental condition for improving the health level, production performance, and product quality of the chicken flock.
(5) The feeding density control is calculated based on the area inside the chicken coop, and the feeding density is controlled.
(6) Reducing startle in the chicken flock and preventing it is an important aspect of managing free range chickens. Being startled in the chicken flock can not only temporarily (within a few days) stop their growth and reduce egg production, but also affect their health. The main reasons why chickens are frightened include sudden noises, such as cars honking, people shouting loudly, dogs barking, etc; The approach of strangers, large animals, and large birds, including various domestic animals, cats, dogs, etc. To prevent large birds from approaching, several bamboo poles can be erected in the free range area and a colored cloth strip tied to the top of the poles.
