The ideal environment temperature for layer chicken is 15℃～25℃, and the production function is good in this temperature range. However, since the beginning of summer, due to factors such as heat stress and mosquito bites. The feed intake has decreased, which has had a great impact on the egg production rate. Therefore, when breeding cage for egg laying chicken in summer in order to ensure high and stable production of layer chicken, the followings are the key.
In summer, especially from 12 noon to 4 pm, the temperature is relatively high. When the temperature exceeds 32°C, the chickens are prone to heat stroke. Therefore, effective preventive measures should be taken in time. First, ventilation and cooling should be done to prevent Onset of heat stress in chickens.
Ventilation and cooling Open windows and doors as much as possible to speed up the air circulation in the chicken house. If necessary, install ventilation fans on the roof or doors and windows to increase the air convection between the chicken house and the outside and reduce the temperature of the chicken house. However, it is necessary to prevent the direct sunlight from shining on the chickens from the windows, doors and ventilation holes, and plant trees and greening around the chicken coop to ensure the fresh and fresh air.
Ventilation and cooling Open windows and doors as much as possible to speed up the air circulation in the chicken house. If necessary, install ventilation fans on the roof or doors and windows to increase the air convection between the chicken house and the outside and reduce the temperature of the chicken house. However, it is necessary to prevent the direct sunlight from shining on the chickens from the windows, doors and ventilation holes, and plant trees and greening around the chicken cage to ensure the fresh and fresh air.
Water spray to cool down In the case of poor natural ventilation, clean cold water is sprayed directly into the chicken body and the chicken house at noon and afternoon every day, and the water mist is used to absorb the heat of the chicken house.
If the water curtain is conditional, a water curtain can be made at the door and window of the chicken house. The air enters the chicken house through the water curtain to cool down. The temperature inside the chicken house can be 5℃～6℃ lower than the temperature outside the chicken coop.
Replace drinking water in time. In summer, the temperature is high and the chickens drink more water. In order to ensure sufficient clean and cool drinking water, use deep well cold water, and add less frequently to ensure that the water is cool and clean. It is necessary to replace the water left in the tank the day before, because the overnight water is not only turbid, but also easily causes diarrhea in the flocks.
Now, layer chicken almost are lived poultry farming chicken cages , so the better temperature control is important to make chicken grow healthy.