How to raise geese for high survival rates
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Raising goslings is a very important task in the process of raising geese. Geese have strong resistance, and as long as they are well fed and managed normally, and good disinfection work is done every day, it can prevent many diseases. However, in order to ensure good growth of goslings and reduce the incidence of diseases in high temperature and humidity environments during the summer, attention should be paid to the following aspects.
One, timely supplementing nutrients for goslings
1. Timely补充水分; Water is the source of life; For goslings, water is an important substance involved in their life activities. Sufficient water can accelerate the metabolism of goslings, help eliminate harmful substances from their bodies, and play an important role in reducing the incidence of diseases in goslings. Goslings that are transported long distances in the summer are prone to high-temperature dehydration and injury. After the goslings are brought back from the hatchery to the brooding room, 2% glucose can be added to the water to supplement body fluids.
2. Timely补充 energy feed; All living organisms cannot do without the drive of energy; Goslings are no exception, all their life activities come from energy, which mainly comes from carbohydrates. Some foods containing carbohydrates can be added to the feed, such as corn, rice, broken rice, barley, wheat, bran, rice bran, etc., or directly feed the specialized full-price feed for goslings.
3. Timely补充 protein feed; Protein plays an important role in goslings' bodies; Protein participates in the entire process of goslings' metabolism and cannot be replaced by other substances. Common protein feed sources for raising geese include beans, bean cakes, soybean meal, and oil cakes. Protein feed is prone to bacterial growth and mildew in high temperature and humidity during the summer, so it should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated place.
In addition, appropriate supplements can be made in minerals and vitamins to achieve the effect of improving the survival rate of goslings.
Preventing the following three diseases in high temperature and humidity during the summer
One,消化不良 in goslings: Due to the underdeveloped digestive organs of goslings and their weak digestion ability, improper management can easily cause indigestion. When providing feed, feed less and more frequently, add chopped green grass and vegetables, control feed at night for 2-3 hours during high temperatures, but do not lack clean water supply.
Two, Gosling pestis: This is an acute, septic disease in goslings. This disease usually occurs 3-10 days after the goslings hatch and can spread to the whole group. It generally does not occur after the geese are one month old. Inject gosling pestis on the first day after hatching and again on the 6-7th day of brooding.
Three, Gosling gout: Since April of this year, gosling gout has caused significant economic losses to the geese breeding industry across the country. High temperature and humidity, poor ventilation, oxygen deficiency in pens, high density, and feed spoilage can trigger gosling gout. Do not overly pursue weight and appearance during the brooding period, limit the feeding of concentrate and provide roughage and green feed to allow goslings enough time for digestion and metabolism.
Attention should be paid to the following three points in breeding management:
One, Preventing heat stress in high temperatures, maintaining good ventilation, reducing stocking density, and ensuring adequate water supply. Use exhaust fans or electric fans to cool the pens when the temperature is too high, provide peppermint water or medications to clear heat and internal heat. During the day, the temperature may exceed the required temperature for brooding, so attention should be paid to ventilation to keep the air in the brooding house fresh. At night, the temperature may be lower than the required temperature for brooding, and heating should be provided. Never use natural temperature brooding just because it is summer. Normal brooding temperatures in summer: 1-5 days old, 30-32°C; 6-10 days old, 27-30°C; 11-15 days old, 24-27°C; 16-21 days old, 21-24°C.
Two, After the goslings arrive at the brooding house, let them rest for a short while, then separate them by size and strength. Place smaller and weaker goslings closer to the heat source and let them move around in the pen. If the transport time is too long (more than 30 hours), provide some green and succulent feed (young) chopped into 0.1-0.2 cm lengths for them to eat freely. The first time饮水 is very important to ensure that each gosling drinks water. If some goslings do not drink water, gently hold their heads from behind the neck, use the thumb and index finger to gently fix the corners of the beak and apply some force, allowing them to open their mouths and dip them in water 2-3 times. After the first drink, always ensure clean and cool water is available. After the first drink, allow the goslings to move around freely. When they show pecking behavior, start feeding. Generally, feeding starts 24-36 hours after hatching. If using wet powder feed, feed less and more frequently, mix the feed before each feeding to keep it fresh and increase palatability, ensuring the goslings' intake.
Three, Appropriate reduction of stocking density. General stocking density: 1-5 days old, 20-25 goslings/square meter; 6-10 days old, 15-20 goslings/square meter; 11-15 days old, 12-15 goslings/square meter; 16-21 days old, 8-12 goslings/square meter. The density can be appropriately reduced based on the brooding conditions, using the lower limit of density.
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