Feeding environment is a very important step in raising chickens. Put some newspapers, a plate and white lights (40-watt incandescent bulbs) on the cardboard box, and keep the ambient temperature at about 33 degrees Celsius for a week, and then reduce it by 2 degrees Celsius every week. After about 6 weeks, chickens can adapt to the natural temperature.

2. Feeding food.

The newly bought chicks should drink water as soon as possible, the water temperature should be around 30 degrees Celsius, and the amount of water to be fed should change from less to more. After one week, they should start feeding grains, corn residue, chopped vegetables and so on.

Extended data

I. Farmland

The farm site should be sheltered from the wind and sunny, with dry terrain, quiet environment and convenient transportation. The height of the cage should be about 1.2 meters. The cage should have an activity room, an egg laying room (nest), a feeding room, etc. The feeding room should have a sink and a trough, and the playground should be closed with a net to prevent escape.

Second, seed selection

Common breeds are China Ring-necked Chickens, Zuojia Chickens, Blackened Chickens, Light Golden Chickens, White Chickens, Extra Large Chickens, etc. The black and white spots on high-quality chicks are large and sparse, and they are evenly arranged like peanuts. The feathers of excellent chicks appear soft and rich, giving them a sense of crispy meat; The younger the age, the rounder the head and body, and the shorter the mouth, feet and tail.