T/HZSCXMXH 001-2023 8-Step Nansiang Duck Breeding Technical Specifications
T/HZSCXMXH 001-2023
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Main technical content: 6. Feeding and management during the chick rearing stage 6.1.1 Selection of chicks Select healthy chicks with normal hatching time, soft bellies, well-contracted umbilical cords, strong constitutions, bright eyes, agile movements, and consistent sizes. 6.1.2 Rearing methods Online cage rearing or ground-based litter rearing. 6.1.3 Preparations before rearing 6.1.3.1 Repair of the rearing room Before introducing the chicks, thoroughly inspect the rearing room and promptly repair any damaged doors, windows, walls, ceilings, ventilation holes, electrical facilities, etc. Block mouse holes and unclog drainage pipes. 6.1.3.2 Preparation of tools Prepare heating equipment, dustpans or plastic films, feed trays, feeders, water troughs, etc. 6.1.3.3 Feed, litter, and vaccines Prepare sufficient feed (about 1 kg per duck from hatching to 14 days of age), litter, and commonly used vaccines such as viral hepatitis vaccine, E. coli disease-infectious peritonitis bivalent vaccine, avian influenza vaccine, and duck plague vaccine. 6.1.3.4 Cleaning and disinfection 1–2 weeks before the chicks arrive, thoroughly clean the rearing room and rearing tools, spray disinfectants such as quaternary ammonium salts or chloride ions, and then fumigate each cubic meter of space with 28 ml of formaldehyde and 14 g of potassium permanganate for 24 hours. After fumigation, ventilate the rearing room for 24 hours. 6.1.3.5 Preheating 6–12 hours before the chicks enter the rearing room, turn on the heating equipment to preheat the room to 28–32°C. At the same time, fill the waterers with drinking water to match the room temperature. 6.1.4 Watering and feeding 6.1.4.1 Watering After the chicks arrive, provide drinking water after a short rest. 6.1.4.2 Feeding Feed within 3 hours after drinking water, using crushed feed mixed with water to soften it for feeding, or directly feeding dry feed. 6.1.4.3 Feeding frequency During the fir