Regarding the drinking water situation of laying hens, farmers generally pay more attention in summer. Because the summer heat is hot, the water of the chickens evaporates quickly, so the farmers will pay more attention to it. In winter, the chickens need less water, and the chicken farmers ignore the winter. Give the chicken water to work. In fact, if the chickens lack drinking water in winter, it will also affect the health and production of the laying hens. Therefore, the chicken farmers should scientifically give the chickens water in winter. The authors will share a few notes on the drinking water of laying hens when using poultry farming equipment in winter.
1. The water temperature should not be too low: among the many poultry species, chickens have the highest temperature requirements. The water temperature should not be too low. The chicken drinking too cold water can reduce the egg production rate and increase the feed consumption. The water temperature is generally 10 °C ~ 20 °C. Conditionally, a large container can be placed in the chicken house to release water to raise the temperature of the water.
2. The water in the sink should not be too much: the amount of water in the sink should not be too much for the water in the sink to avoid frostbite in the body of the chicken. For flat chicken houses, the drinking trough must have means to prevent the chicken from entering the trough.
3. Farmers should pay attention to water quality: If the water in the laying hens is dirty, it will lead to the onset of chickens, thus affecting the breeding benefits. Make sure that the drinking water of clean chickens is clean and hygienic, and the sink should be cleaned frequently.
4. Be careful not to over-supply: the supply of sufficient water for drinking chicken is generally twice that of the feed intake, but the actual demand is often affected by the temperature and the type of feed consumed, so it is adequately supplied and free to drink. At the same time, not excessive!
The above is the four points shared by the authors. When using chicken battery cages to raise laying hens in winter, the precautions for drinking water in laying hens. If you would like to find out more, or have other questions you would like to consult, you can contact the technical service staff of the poultry farming equipment suppliers.