The breeding techniques and specific living habits of guinea fowl are as follows:
Breeding environment: The breeding site of guinea fowl should be selected in a place with flat terrain, quiet environment and fresh water quality, preferably away from downtown areas and industrial areas to avoid air, soil and water pollution. At the same time, it should be ensured that the transportation is convenient for the transportation of feed and products. The house should be built in a well-ventilated and sunny area, and the internal design should take into account factors such as breeding density, light, feed and drinking water facilities. To keep the house dry, a layer of bedding such as sawdust, straw, etc., should be laid.
Feed management: Guinea fowl require different feeds at different stages of growth. During the brooding period, chicks should be fed with high-energy and high-protein feed; During the growing season, vigorous young chicks should be fed with feed; During the laying period, laying hens should be fed with protein and calcium-rich feed. In addition, in order to ensure the nutritional balance of guinea fowl, additives such as vitamins and minerals should also be added appropriately.
Feeding density: When breeding guinea fowl, the breeding density should be reasonably controlled. Generally speaking, about 10 can be raised per square meter, which can be adjusted appropriately according to the specific situation. If the breeding density is too large, it is easy to cause congestion, infection and other diseases; If the culture density is too small, it will cause waste.
Light management: Light has a big impact on the growth and egg production of guinea fowl. During the brooding period, low light exposure should be used to avoid strong light stimulation that causes chicks to panic. As the chicks grow, the light time should be gradually increased until full light is reached. During the laying period, a stable light duration and intensity should be maintained to improve the quantity and quality of the eggs.
Drinking water management: Guinea fowl drink a large amount of water, so the water source should be clean and sufficient. It is best to use clean water sources such as tap water or well water to avoid using unclean water sources such as rivers and ponds that can cause diseases. At the same time, the amount of water intake should be controlled according to seasonal changes and growth stages to avoid problems such as diarrhea caused by excessive water intake.
Disease control: Disease prevention and control is a very important part of the guinea fowl breeding process. Vaccinations and deworming should be carried out regularly to prevent the occurrence of infectious and parasitic diseases. Once the disease is detected, it should be isolated and treated immediately to avoid transmission to other healthy guinea fowl. At the same time, the chicken house should be kept clean and tidy, and regularly disinfected and sterilized to reduce the risk of infection.
Breeds of guinea fowl: There are many varieties of guinea fowl, and there are differences in the growth rate, meat quality and taste of different breeds of guinea fowl. Farmers should choose suitable varieties according to market demand and local climatic conditions. Generally speaking, guinea fowl breeds suitable for breeding should have the following characteristics: fast growth rate, strong disease resistance, delicious meat, strong reproductive ability, etc.
The living habits of guinea fowl: adult guinea fowl like dry and wet weather, high temperature resistance, cold resistance, strong disease resistance, can still live at -20~40 °C, but if the temperature of the chick is slightly lower after hatching, it is susceptible to cold, diarrhea or death. Chicks have greater activity and often drill everywhere and cause death, so enough attention should be paid to this habit in breeding. Guinea fowl has a wide range of diets, cereals, bran bran, cakes, fish bone meal, grasses, vegetable leaves, fruits, etc.
In general, guinea fowl breeding needs to comprehensively consider the breeding environment, feed management, feeding density, light and drinking water management, disease prevention and control and other aspects. Through scientific and reasonable breeding management, good economic and social benefits can be obtained.