Goose breeding technology and methods

Raising geese is relatively simple, has a high input-output ratio, relatively low risk, and its economic benefits are usually better than raising chickens and ducks. It is a good way to get rich. The process of raising geese can be thought of as converting grass into meat, as geese are able to digest a variety of forages and effectively utilize large amounts of green feed and some roughage. Let’s learn about goose breeding techniques and methods.

1. Gosling training

Gosling rearing refers to the raising of goslings within 30 days after birth, which is a critical period for successful goose farming and high production. Here are a few key links:

1. "Tide" and the beginning of eating

The first drink of water by goslings is called "tidal drinking", which helps to promote appetite and meconium excretion. "Tidal mouthing" usually begins when the goslings' feathers are dry, they are moving freely and have pecking behavior (usually within 24 hours after hatching). This can be done through a drinking fountain. Manual guidance is required in the initial stage, and then the goslings will drink water by themselves. As the outside temperature rises, the goslings can be allowed to "drink" freely next to the waterer for 2 to 3 minutes each time. When starting to feed, provide a mixture of chopped green essence, sprinkle it on a clean plastic sheet or bamboo mat, and let the goslings peck at it freely. Goslings within one week should be fed at least 7 times a day, supplemented with 2 times at night, and the feeding frequency should be gradually reduced. For individuals with weak constitution and slow growth, they should be fed in groups and given more grass and careful care.

2. Feed and feeding

The feed for goslings mainly consists of concentrated feed and green feed, with a ratio of 1:(2-3), and clean and sufficient drinking water is guaranteed. Goslings under 10 days old are fed 9-10 times a day, supplemented 2-3 times at night, and then fed 4-6 times a day.

3. Grazing and swimming

Goslings 7-15 days after hatching can be grazed for a short period of time on sunny days and allowed to swim 1-2 times, each time for 15-30 minutes, with the time gradually extended to promote the development of webbed feet.

4. Anti-hair pecking and insect repellent

Prevent goslings from pecking their feathers due to wet feathers or untimely feeding. The prevention method is to keep the feathers dry, feed on time, and feed more green feed and minerals. After 7 days of age, use kerosene or peanut oil to drop ear drops every 3-4 days to deworm.

5. Night lighting

To prevent rodent infestation and help the goslings feed at night, the room needs to be lit all night. One 40W lamp is used for every 40 square meters of goose house, with a height of about 1.5 meters. After 30 days, gradually reduce the lighting time.

6. Grouping and insulation

To increase the survival rate, they should be raised in groups, with 20-30 individuals in each group and 50-100 individuals in a large group. Newborn goslings are afraid of both cold and heat, so they need to be kept warm within 1-2 weeks. The temperature should be maintained at 30-32 degrees Celsius within 7 days, and then lowered by 0.5-1 degrees Celsius every day until it reaches normal temperature (15-25 degrees Celsius).

2. Chinese goose feeding and management

Medium geese refer to geese that are over 4 weeks old or are breeding geese or fattening geese. The main feeding method is grazing as the main method and supplementary feeding as the supplementary method. Choose good pasture and graze all day long. Feed according to the quality of the forage and the feeding situation, mainly bran and grains, and supplement the daily diet with 1%-1.5% bone meal and 0.3%-0.4% salt. Green feed supplementation depends on the pasture conditions, and the number of supplementation times is flexibly controlled according to the age of the geese, weight gain rate, forage quality and feed intake.

3. Fattening Methods

It includes grazing fattening, stall fattening and force feeding fattening. The grazing-fattening method uses the residual rice grains left in the stubble field for fattening. The barn fattening method is suitable for short-term fattening by professional households. It restricts the movement of geese and feeds them carbohydrate-rich feed. Force-feeding is similar to fattening ducks. It can shorten the fattening period and has good results, but the operation is more complicated.

To sum up, learning goose feeding techniques and methods is a key factor in ensuring the healthy growth of geese and improving production performance. Through scientific and reasonable environmental management, the growth rate, health status and breeding efficiency of geese can be effectively improved.