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Solutions for trimming the hair, legs and buttocks of pheasants

Under improper feeding and management conditions, pheasant chicks are more likely to develop anal pecking. Chicks are prone to anal pecking on the third day. Generally speaking, when chicks are about 4 weeks old, these phenomena may occur one after another. If effective measures are not taken in time, once the bad habit is formed, it will be difficult to correct it. The cause of pecking is often not caused by a single factor, but by a combination of many factors. Zhaobao Ecological Farm in Yongding County, Fujian Province, concluded that the main reasons are:

(1) Insufficient protein content in the diet, especially lack of animal protein feed.

(2) Insufficient feeding amount, uneven feeding time and lack of green fodder.

(3) The calcium, phosphorus and salt content in the feed is insufficient.

(4) The chicken house has poor ventilation, high humidity, too much humidity, or the density of the pheasant population is too high, the light is too strong, and the water supply is insufficient.

(5) Chickens of different breeds, ages, and strengths should be grouped together or fed in cages.

In order to prevent the above phenomenon from happening, in daily feeding tube work, we should pay attention to the following aspects:

① The crude protein content should not be lower than the specified requirements, animal feed should reach 5-10%, and the mineral content should be 3-4%. If feeding complete pellet feed, the crude fiber content of feed should be appropriately increased to make the pheasant feel full in the digestive tract.

② The stocking density should be appropriate, the humidity in the house should be checked, the ground should be kept dry, and the bedding should be changed frequently. The ventilation should be good, the light in the house should not be too strong, and drinking water should be fully supplied.

③Prepare a sand pile in the chicken coop or hang green fodder in the playground to increase their activity time and reduce the chance of pecking each other.

④ If it is determined that the main cause of pecking is due to insufficient salt content in the feed and sodium deficiency in the chicken, the salt content can be increased to 1% and fed for 4 to 5 days, but be careful not to exceed this time.

⑤ Trim the beaks of pheasant chicks about 20 days after hatching (the procedure must be performed when the chicks are healthy).

⑥ When pecking is found in the chickens, the cause should be analyzed in time and corresponding measures should be taken to control the development. For the places that have been pecked and bleeding, dark-colored and smelly drugs should be applied, such as purple medicine, smelly medicine, etc. The chickens that have been pecked should be caught from the pheasant group in time, fed separately, and put back into the pheasant group after the wounds have healed.

When a week-old chick has a habit of pecking, you should pay attention to the following aspects:

① The crude protein content in the feed should not be lower than the specified requirements, the animal feed should reach 5-10%, and the mineral content should be 3-4%. If feeding complete pellet feed, the feed with high crude fiber content should be appropriately increased;

② The stocking density should be appropriate, the humidity in the house should be checked, the ground should be kept dry, and the bedding should be changed frequently. The ventilation should be good, the light in the house should not be too strong, and drinking water should be fully provided;

③Prepare a pile of sand in the chicken house or hang green feed in the playground to increase their activity time and reduce the chance of pecking each other;

④ If it is determined that the main cause of pecking is due to insufficient salt content in the feed and sodium deficiency in the chicken, the salt content can be increased to 1% and fed for 4 to 5 days, but be careful not to exceed the period.

When pecking is discovered in chickens, the causes should be analyzed promptly and appropriate measures should be taken to control its development.

There are several main reasons for the pecking habit of pheasants. First, the light is too strong. Long-term exposure to strong light makes the chicks irritable, nervous and over-excited, causing pecking. The light makes the hairless skin red, and the birds are extremely sensitive to red, which aggravates the pecking habit. It is recommended to reduce the light intensity. Second, the density is too high, which also causes the chickens to be irritable and peck each other. Third, the nutritional level of the feed is too low and there is a lack of nutrition. It is recommended to buy feed from regular large manufacturers, the quality is more guaranteed. I hope this can help you.

2. What should I do if I can't buy a cage for raising colorful pheasant eggs? Can I use other cages? Please give me some detailed advice.

You don't need a cage. Just use a net to separate the egg-laying eggs. Pay more attention to prevent them from pecking the eggs.

Use a pigeon cage and modify it a little bit... All the egg-laying chicken cages here are like this... 5 chickens in one set

There are also places that sell cages for pheasant laying hens directly... Look for them...

I hope it helps you

Raising pheasants in laying hen cages saves space, materials and money. Pheasants grow fast and lay more eggs! ! However, you only need one less laying hen. They wear glasses when pecking eggs.

You can go to Taobao to check it out, at least you can find relevant information, and then contact them. Some industrially produced ones can be customized.

I envy you

3. What to do if a pheasant loses its beak?

Beak trimming is an operation using a beak trimmer, which involves cutting off part of the beak and burning or scorching the front end of the beak. The main advantage of beak trimming is to stop fighting and pecking. Beak-trimmed pheasants are quieter. Other advantages include reduced feed waste, elimination of toe and feather pecking, and reduced egg loss. The method and age of beak trimming can be based on the purpose of the pheasant: meat, breeding or other.

It also depends on the needs and convenience of the breeder, because there are too many methods that can be used, and the breeder must choose the most suitable method and time. Correct beak trimming is very important. If the beak is not trimmed properly, it will damage the pheasants and affect feeding, feed waste, and even pecking without protection. This can increase the loss of profits. A good beak trimming program can save money. For any chicken farm, the beak trimming operation should be used as an evaluation indicator of management.

To ensure quality, operators should be properly trained. Beak trimming is not the most comfortable job. Ensure minimal fatigue to the operator. The human factor is the only factor that determines the quality of beak trimming. Follow safety precautions. Remember that beak trimming is used for cutting or scorching and burning. Electrical equipment should be maintained accordingly. Replace worn wires to ensure safe use of electricity. Make sure all blades are clean and in good condition.

First, a hot blade cuts the beak and chars the surface to prevent bleeding, charring and stopping bleeding, promoting healing and preventing possible spread of disease. However, the biggest mistake in beak trimming is excessive or prolonged charring. Too much heat in beak trimming causes the beak to grow in a bulbous shape, which is very painful for the pheasant, especially when eating and drinking, and can cause the pheasant to die, so higher heat should never be used.

If a pheasant bleeds after beak trimming, it does not necessarily mean that the blade temperature is too low. Bleeding may also be caused by other factors. Some drugs can thin the blood and promote blood flow. The use of drugs should be stopped before trimming. Also consider giving the pheasant vitamin K 3 days before beak trimming to reduce potential bleeding. If the pheasant is stressed before beak trimming, the blood pressure is high, which may cause more bleeding. Drinking water can increase blood pressure and promote blood flow. It may be helpful to remove the pheasant waterer for 1 to 2 hours before beak trimming.