Although chickens can be reared all year round, the survival rate and productivity will vary depending on the season of rearing. Therefore the timing of the brood is still quite important. If the equipment is not very good, you can consider the natural climatic conditions of brooding.
1.Spring chicks:
Chicks hatched from March to mid-April are called spring chicks. During this period, the climate is warm, which is very favorable for brooding, and the survival rate of chicks is high; however, the climate is still low in March, which requires heat and moisture, and the cost of brooding is also higher.
2.Late spring chicks:
The chicks hatched from late April to May are called late spring chicks. During this period, the climate is warm, the survival rate of chicks is higher, the price of chicks is also cheaper, it is easy to select good individuals and the cost of brooding is low.
The high temperature and humidity in June are very unfavorable to brooding, and the incidence of coccidiosis is very high, which seriously affects the survival rate of chicks. After winter, the climate is cold and the sunshine time is short, so it is difficult for new chicks to start laying in time, and generally they can lay eggs only after the next spring.
3.Summer chicks:
The chicks hatched in July and August are called summer chicks. In summer, the temperature is high, the breeder is weak and the chicks hatched are poor in vitality, and the mosquitoes and insects are serious at this time, which is not conducive to the growth of chicks.
4.Autumn chicks:
Chicks hatched in September to November become autumn chicks. The autumn season is high and dry, which is suitable for the growth of chicks and has a high survival rate. The new chicks can lay eggs at the beginning of spring and have a high egg production rate.
5.Winter chicks:
The chicks hatched from December to February are called winter chicks. Chicks are raised indoors, lacking sunlight and exercise, and need longer brooding conditions and careful management.
In the light of the above, it is better to raise egg-laying chicks in spring; poorer brooding conditions and inexperienced chicken farmers are better off with late spring chicks. When spring chicks fail, you can raise autumn chicks; if you have good conditions and experience, you can also raise winter chicks; and rainy season and summer are generally not suitable for chick rearing.
Post time: Jun-02-2023
