RBLCHN Poultry Feed Bin Equipment: Pitfalls and Solutions of Feeding Chickens with New Corn
With the arrival of new corn harvests, many poultry farmers opt for new corn as feed due to its affordable prices, hoping to reduce costs and enhance farming efficiency. However, things often don't go as planned. Chickens fed with new corn experience increased incidence of diseases, and the savings on feed are spent on treating these illnesses. What could be the reason behind this? This article will uncover why feeding chickens with new corn leads to weight loss and diarrhea, and provide corresponding precautions and solutions.
Firstly, new corn has a moisture content of 15%-20%, while that of old corn is controlled at 13%-14%. New corn contains resistant starch, which is indigestible by chickens. It requires a month-long maturation process to convert into digestible starch. If new corn is fed to chickens without completing this maturation process, the indigestible starch combined with high moisture content can cause diarrhea in chickens.
Secondly, about 25% of new corn is contaminated by mold before and after harvesting. During harvesting, broken grains are produced, and mold growth increases during storage due to heat generation. Mold toxins weaken the resistance and immunity of chickens. Especially when switching to new corn, mold poisoning incidents occur frequently, and mold issues must be taken seriously. High-quality mold inhibitors should be added to the feed.
However, the reality is that it is often difficult to purchase sufficient old corn. So, how should we tackle this dilemma?
- Dry new corn as much as possible to reduce its moisture content.
- Gradually blend new and old corn for feeding, and add a moderate amount of amylase to aid starch digestion and absorption. At the same time, reduce the proportion of low-energy ingredients like bran in the feed to enhance its energy level.
- Strictly control the quality of new corn, ensuring no mold contamination, and add high-quality mold inhibitors for prevention. If chickens have already shown signs of mold poisoning, timely treatment with glucose and vitamin C is necessary for liver protection and detoxification.
As the corn harvest season is in full swing, poultry farmers must pay attention to the above issues when feeding chickens with new corn. RBLCHN's new feed bin equipment performs exceptionally well in feeding corn kernels, effectively addressing the challenges posed by new corn feeding.
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