CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Drilling the nipple tubes of laying hens: detailed operation steps and precautions

Specific steps for drilling the nipple tubes of laying hens

Drilling is a common operation in laying hen farming, which can improve the egg production rate and management efficiency of laying hens. Using nipple tubes to drill is a common method. The following are the specific steps:

1. Choose the right teat tube: The diameter and length of the teat tube should be suitable for the abdominal size of the laying hen. Teat tubes that are too thick or too thin are not suitable.
2. Prepare tools and disinfection materials: nipple tube, syringe, alcohol cotton ball, etc.
3. Keep the chicken house clean: Before operating, make sure the chicken house environment is clean and tidy to reduce the risk of infection.
4. Choose the right time: Drilling is more effective in the early stages of laying hens’ growth or when the eggs are less than 20 weeks old.
5. Collecting eggs: Eggs should be collected before beating to avoid contamination.
6. Treat the teat duct: Disinfect the teat duct with alcohol and place it in a syringe ready for use.
7. Positioning: Hold the laying hen and insert the nipple tube of the syringe into the abdominal cavity of the laying hen, paying attention to the angle and depth.
8. Injection: Inject an appropriate amount of water into the nipple canal through a syringe and perform appropriate massage.
9. Disinfection: After drilling, thoroughly disinfect the tools and disinfection materials used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Matters needing attention when drilling nipple tubes in laying hens

In the process of drilling the nipple tubes of laying hens, the following matters need to be paid attention to:

• Operators should have relevant breeding knowledge and operating experience.
• Tools must be thoroughly disinfected before operation to prevent cross infection.
• During the operation, ensure that the laying hens are in good physiological and psychological condition.
• After drilling, the reaction and eating habits of the laying hens should be observed in time. If there are any abnormalities, they should be dealt with in time.
• Pay attention to the number and frequency of drilling. Excessive drilling may have adverse effects on the health of laying hens.
• Pay attention to the hygiene and ventilation of the chicken house before and after operation, and clean up excrement regularly.

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