**Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chicken Health and Farm Management**
When it comes to treating common chicken diseases, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has long been used as a natural and effective method. Here are some herbal remedies and management practices that can help keep your flock healthy:
1. **Treating Chickenpox with TCM**
A formula consisting of 6g of Honeysuckle, 3g each of Forsythia, Wild Chrysanthemum, Gypsum, and Yellow Wolfberry Fruit is prepared. This mixture is combined with a small amount of feed and given to chickens suffering from chickenpox. One day’s dose can be used for one adult chicken or 5–10 chicks under one month old. Feeding this remedy 2–3 times a day can cure the condition within 1–2 days.
2. **Cleaning with Detergent Solution**
Spraying a 1–2% detergent solution on chickens and their living area helps kill internal parasites like gizzards. For chickens with severe infestations, applying the solution directly to their bodies can improve their health significantly.
3. **Treating Bursal Disease**
- A combination of 50g each of Astragalus and Lysimachia, 30g of Plantain, Polygonum, Radix Auratus, and Winter Sunflower Seeds, and 25g of Achyranthes, Tangerine Peel, Green Bark, and Ophiopogon is mixed with water and boiled. This is given to 300 chickens 2–3 times daily for three doses.
- Another option includes 300g of Astragalus, 150g of Coptis, 80g of Licorice, and other herbs, mixed with water and sugar. This is given to 500 chickens once daily for 1–3 consecutive days.
4. **Controlling Chicken Lice with Vinegar and Garlic**
Mix 20g of garlic paste with 100ml of vinegar and let it sit for 1–2 weeks. Dilute it with four times the volume of water and apply 0.5–0.8ml per bird, three times daily. This treatment can eliminate lice in 3–5 days.
5. **Improving Feather Growth with Gypsum**
Gypsum powder, when added to feed at 1–2%, helps prevent feather-picking behavior in broiler chickens. It provides sulfur, supports protein synthesis, and reduces nervousness, which can help curb the spread of lice.
**Brooding and Rearing Techniques**
The success of raising Barry Wild Black Mountain Chickens depends largely on proper care during the early stages. Here are key points for managing chicks:
- **Brooding Room Setup**:
The size of the brooding room should be based on the number of chicks. Younger chicks need more space—about 30 feathers per square meter. As they grow, the density can gradually decrease.
- **Preparation of the Brooding Area**:
Clean and disinfect the room before introducing chicks. Ensure good ventilation, seal windows with plastic sheets, and fill the floor. Lay down straw and install feeding troughs and waterers. After fumigation with formalin, the room is ready for use.
- **Temperature Control**:
Newly hatched chicks require a temperature of 35°C, decreasing by 0.5°C daily until it matches the outside temperature. Insulation typically lasts 30–50 days depending on the season. Monitor chick behavior to adjust the heat accordingly.
- **Feeding and Watering**:
Chicks should be fed 12 hours after hatching. Before feeding, give them a diluted potassium permanganate solution to replenish lost nutrients. Provide quality feed throughout the first 500g per chick.
- **Transporting Chicks**:
Keep chicks warm during transport. Use insulated cages and check temperatures every 1–2 hours. Allow them to rest for an hour after arrival before placing them in the brooding area.
- **Disease Prevention**:
Apply cloud essence or cool oil to the nose and feet of chicks to prevent colds. Administer vaccinations such as Newcastle disease at 7 and 14 days of age. Prevent coccidiosis at 15 days and inject vaccines as needed.
- **Feed Formulation**:
Use high-quality feed like Zhengda 510. Alternatively, make your own mix: 65% corn flour, 5% wheat, 20% soybean meal, 7% Peruvian fish meal, 1.7% bone meal, 1% additives, and 0.3% salt.
- **Chick Management**:
Group strong and weak chicks separately. Monitor feed intake, droppings, and overall health. Provide extra warmth to weaker chicks and ensure clean, ventilated housing.
**Sanitary and Epidemic Prevention Standards for Sanxia Black Chickens**
This standard outlines the requirements for site selection, sanitation, vaccination, and disease control in Sanxia Black Chicken farming.
- **Site Selection and Layout**:
Choose elevated, well-drained land away from residential areas, roads, and factories. Set up isolation rooms, feed storage, and disinfection zones. Ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness in all areas.
- **Disinfection Procedures**:
Regularly clean and disinfect the environment. Disinfect feeders, waterers, coops, and outdoor spaces weekly. Maintain strict hygiene protocols for equipment and vehicles.
- **Vaccination Program**:
Follow a structured immunization schedule, including Marek’s disease, Infectious Bursal Disease, Newcastle disease, and Avian Influenza. Vaccines must be stored and administered according to guidelines.
- **Veterinary Drug Use**:
All medications must comply with NY5030 standards to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- **Disposal of Dead Birds**:
Follow GB 16548 procedures for the safe and humane disposal of dead birds.
- **Epidemic Response**:
Implement measures in accordance with the Animal Epidemic Prevention Act of China.
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