What are the most common problems when raising chickens in the dog days of summer?
The hot weather in summer makes it very easy for bacteria to breed. Not only people are prone to getting sick, but domestic animals such as chickens and ducks are also very susceptible to some summer diseases. So, what problems are most likely to occur with chickens in the dog days of summer?
The first is heat stroke. Yes, not only humans can suffer from heat stroke, but even animals can suffer from heat stroke. If the chickens have been exposed to the sun for a long time in the summer, or the ambient temperature in the chicken pen is too high. It will cause the chicks to develop neurological diseases or suddenly die of exhaustion.
To prevent this situation, it is necessary to ventilate the chicken house in the morning and evening, and appropriately reduce the breeding density. Spray water, spray, etc. on the chicken pen in a timely manner. And some cooling and relieving Chinese herbal medicines are mixed into the food.
The second type is aflatoxin poisoning. In the summer, when it is very humid, it is especially easy for a type of bacteria to breed. Its name is aflatoxin. This type of aflatoxin is mostly found in moldy grains. If chicken feed that has been stored for a long time is given to chickens, it can easily lead to aflatoxin poisoning. Therefore, breeders should pay attention to changing feed.
The third disease that chicks are prone to is E. coli infection. E. coli is a very serious disease in chickens. This disease can have a devastating impact on the livestock industry. This disease is more likely to break out among broiler chickens. The current prevention method is to disinfect the chicken house in time and purify the air. And avoid giving chickens spoiled food. Then add relevant antibacterial drugs to the chicken feed appropriately.
The fourth disease is nutritional deficiency. Chickens need different trace elements when they grow, develop, and lay eggs. In summer, due to the hot weather, chickens eat less, and nutritional deficiencies may occur at this time. It is recommended to enrich chicken food to increase nutrition.