Feeding chickens is a crucial aspect of chicken farming. Mastering proper feeding methods can help chickens grow better. So, how do you feed chickens? Let's take a look.
1. The feed ratio should be reasonable.
Nowadays, chicken farms generally have their own feed formulation methods, but unreasonable practices are often present. For example, a lack of trace elements can lead to symptoms such as pecking and pica in chickens; excessive energy intake can cause fatty liver in chickens; and excessive protein intake can lead to gout.
2. Feed formulation should not remain unchanged.
During the peak growth period, chickens have a significantly increased need for protein and calcium. Chicken farmers need to adjust the protein and calcium content in their feed in a timely manner to avoid affecting the healthy growth of the chickens.
3. Formulate feed according to the chicken's own metabolism.
When the feed contains a complete range of nutrients, chicken farmers also need to consider whether these nutrients can be properly absorbed and whether their absorption requires the assistance of other nutrients. For example, chickens require vitamin D to absorb calcium, so if the feed lacks vitamin D, no amount of calcium will be effective.
4. Feeding should be combined with disease treatment.
When chickens get sick, you need to mix medicine into their feed, add multivitamins to their feed to improve their immunity, and manage the relationship between drinking water and feed properly, etc.
5. Feed according to the season and breed.
The feeding conditions vary depending on the growth stage, the breed of chicken, and the season. Chicken farmers need to analyze each case individually.
