First, prevent cold and keep warm. The impact of low temperature on laying hens is very obvious, in winter, can be appropriate to increase the feeding density, close the doors and windows, hanging curtains, drinking warm water and fireplace heating and other ways of cold insulation, so that the minimum temperature of the chicken coop maintained between 3 degrees Celsius ~ 5 degrees Celsius.
Second, moderate ventilation. When the air in the chicken coop is dirty, it is easy to induce respiratory diseases in chickens. Therefore, in winter, we should promptly remove the feces and debris in the chicken coop. At noon when the weather is good, open the window ventilation, so that the air in the chicken coop is fresh and oxygen-rich.
Third, reduce humidity. The hot air in the chicken coop in winter will condense into a large number of water droplets when it comes into contact with the cold roof and walls, resulting in excessive humidity in the chicken coop, which creates conditions for a large number of bacteria and parasites to multiply. Therefore, we must pay attention to keep the chicken coop clean and dry, and strictly prohibit splashing water on the ground inside the chicken coop.
Forth, regular disinfection. Winter chicken resistance is generally weakened, if you ignore the disinfection, it is very easy to lead to disease outbreaks and epidemics. Winter chicken drinking water disinfection method, that is, in the drinking water in proportion to the addition of disinfectants (such as phytophos, strong disinfectant, sodium hypochlorite, Weidao disinfectant, etc.), can be used once a week. The ground of the chicken coop can use white lime, strong disinfectant spirit and other dry powder disinfectant spray wine disinfection, 1 to 2 times a week is more appropriate.
Fifth, supplemental light. Winter chickens should not be less than 14 hours of light per day, the total time should not exceed l7 hours. Supplementary light is divided into a supplemental light and segmented supplemental light in two ways. A replenishment of light that is in the morning before dawn or dark at night after a one-time replenishment of the required light. Segmented replenishment of light will be insufficient light time are divided into the morning and evening two replenishment.
Sixth, reduce stress. Chickens are timid, easy to be frightened, therefore, the chicken feeding, adding water, picking up eggs, disinfection, cleaning, cleaning up faeces and other work should have a certain time and order. The work should be done gently, and strangers and other animals are strictly prohibited from entering the chicken coop. If there are strong noises from outside, such as firecrackers and ear-splitting gongs and drums during festivals, the keepers should enter the coop in time to give the chickens a sense of security that “the master is right next to them”. You can also add an appropriate amount of multivitamins or anti-stress medication to the feed or water to prevent and reduce the losses caused by stress.
Post time: Aug-02-2023
