Location selection
Ecological breeders should be raised in natural grasslands, natural mountains, orchards, fields and other places where the leeward is sunny, the terrain is flat, the water is convenient, far away from villages and industrial areas, the traffic is convenient, the crown is small, the fruit trees are sparse, and the ecological environment is superior and suitable for grazing. The specific requirements are: there is no major pollution source within 5km around the yard, there is abundant forage, streams and mountain springs are the best, the slope of the mountain is not more than 25, the leeward is sunny, the trees are shaded, the water source is sufficient, and it is convenient to take water. Large-scale farming also needs the guarantee of road traffic and power supply, which is convenient for the transportation and processing of feed and products.
Variety selection
Excellent varieties are the basis of raising native chickens. When choosing breeds, we should choose local breeds with thin skin and thin bones, plump muscles, delicious meat, strong resistance and small and medium-sized colorful feathers, or hybrid chickens with local descent. In addition, the bred varieties should adapt to the local climate and meet the needs of the sales market at the same time.
Scientific feeding
The feed used for artificial feeding of free-range chickens must be natural and organic, and when planting ecological chicken feed, it must be operated according to the requirements of organic food production; The production of organic compound feed must be carried out in accordance with the production standards of organic food, and it is strictly forbidden to add various chemicals in the production process; In order to ensure the quality of free-range chickens, we must choose the full-price feed produced by regular feed manufacturers when buying commercial feed.
In the brooding and feeding stages, the feed supply and supplement of chicks, adult chickens and adult chickens should be ensured according to the nutritional needs of chickens in the growth stage. It is generally required to feed 5 ~ 6 times a day before grazing, and at the same time ensure sufficient clean drinking water. After entering the stocking period, the free predation ability is strong, and the artificial feeding can be gradually reduced to 2 ~ 3 times a day. Pay attention to feeding less in the morning and feeding more at night.
safety measure
In the process of ecological chicken raising, we must take safety precautions to prevent the harm of natural enemies such as eagles, weasels, bobcats, foxes and snakes. In general, the better the natural ecological environment in mountainous areas, the more frequent the activities of natural enemies.
Disease prevention and control
Eco-cultured chickens are mainly stocked and spend most of their time in the wild, while the growing period of free-range chickens is relatively long, generally taking 4-5 months, and various diseases may spread at any time. Chickens should be vaccinated with Marek's vaccine as soon as they are hatched, and other diseases should also be prevented and treated.