As the temperature drops and the temperature difference between day and night increases in autumn, especially during continuous rainy days, it is more likely to induce diseases in chickens. Additionally, adjustments in the management of chicken flocks are necessary upon entering autumn. Let's discuss the seven key points for autumn chicken farming.
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Preventing "Low Temperature Disease" in Chickens: To prevent "low temperature disease," it is advisable to increase the proportion of calcium and phosphorus in the feed, and 2% of oyster shell powder can be added.
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Temperature Regulation in Chicken Coops: During the transition of seasons, the temperature difference between day and night increases, sometimes exceeding 7 degrees Celsius within two days. Sudden temperature fluctuations can cause stress in chickens, leading to decreased productivity and health.
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Mosquito Eradication: During this period, mosquitoes not only disturb chickens by sucking blood and depriving them of nutrients but also spread diseases (such as Marek's disease). Therefore, timely killing of adult mosquitoes and removing the larvae's living environment are essential to maintain high productivity and health of the chicken flock.
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Feed Management: Pay attention to humidity and temperature to prevent feed from molding, prevent feed at the bottom of the trough from spoiling, and ensure that the chickens consume all the feed in the trough daily.
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Prevention of Common Diseases: Sudden changes in temperature can lower the chickens' immune system, making them susceptible to conditional diseases (such as avian cholera, Marek's disease, respiratory diseases, etc.) during this period.
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Enhanced Lighting Management: The natural daylight hours during this period gradually decrease, which is unfavorable for egg production in chicken flocks. Chicken coops using a combination of artificial and natural lighting should ensure a stable daily light duration, paying attention to the timing of turning the lights on and off.
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Caution with New Corn Usage: New corn has a higher moisture content, which dilutes its nutrients to some extent, leading to a significant decrease in crude protein content with increasing moisture. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the feed ratio accurately and timely. Additionally, take measures to prevent mold by adding mold inhibitors to the feed.
Above are the seven key points for autumn chicken farming. Autumn is a season prone to chicken diseases. During the transition of seasons, poultry farmers should pay attention to preventive measures to enhance farming efficiency in advance.
