Breeding blue peacocks requires careful attention to several key feeding and management practices. Here are nine essential technical points to consider:
**1. Prioritize Egg Quality**
Selecting high-quality eggs is crucial for successful breeding. Eggs should be of moderate size, with a normal shape (average 90g), smooth and clean surface, free from wrinkles, cracks, or stains. The storage period should not exceed 15 days, with an ideal temperature of 18°C and humidity between 70% and 80%. Ensure good ventilation during storage, and before incubation, eggs can be disinfected by soaking in a potassium permanganate solution.
**2. Choose Healthy Chicks**
Healthy chicks are the foundation of successful peacock rearing. Select only those that are lively, active, and show strong movement. Avoid underweight, weak, or deformed chicks to ensure a strong and uniform flock.
**3. Set Up Proper Brooding Areas**
Brooding areas can be divided into indoor and outdoor setups. For indoor brooding, use materials like angle iron to build shelves, with each frame measuring 250cm x 120cm. The bottom height should be around 80cm, and the sides 60cm tall. Use 1.5cm x 1.5cm welded wire mesh or plastic mesh for feeding. Outdoor brooding areas should be enclosed with fences measuring 5m x 10m, with half indoors and half outdoors. The indoor section should be 4m high, covered with asbestos tiles, and equipped with a bamboo frame for shelter. This setup is suitable for chicks aged 20 to 60 days.
**4. Maintain Appropriate Density**
For chicks under 20 days old, a density of about 15 birds per square meter is recommended. From 20 to 60 days, move them outdoors with a density of 5 to 8 birds per square meter. Monitor temperature closely and avoid overcrowding to prevent heat stress and mortality.
**5. Group Chicks Appropriately**
Chicks vary in health, strength, and sex, which can lead to competition for food. Separate males and females, as well as strong and weak individuals, into different groups to ensure balanced growth and better management.
**6. Control Temperature and Humidity**
Temperature should start at 34°C and decrease by 0.3°C daily. Maintain relative humidity between 60% and 70%. Healthy chicks will appear lively, have even distribution, good appetite, and smooth feathers. Keep the environment calm and comfortable.
**7. Feed Frequently and Wisely**
Young peacocks have small stomachs and need frequent meals. Provide 5 to 6 feedings per day, ensuring enough food without leftovers to prevent contamination. Adjust portions based on the chicks' needs.
**8. Ensure Good Air Circulation**
Chicks produce harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and ammonia. Indoor brooding must balance warmth and ventilation so that people do not feel stuffy when entering the room.
**9. Provide Clean Drinking Water**
Initially, natural light is sufficient. After one week, allow controlled sunlight exposure to aid skeletal development. Before drinking, offer 0.1% potassium permanganate solution, then provide clean water at around 25°C. Change water regularly and add a 0.1% disinfectant solution weekly to maintain hygiene.
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