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Pigeon fast fattening method
First, feed the pigeons.
Pigeons can grow and develop properly from hatching to day 20 through proper feeding and care. During this period, high-quality feeds should be provided to the best quality pigeons, while medium-quality pellets should be used for others. A mix of legumes such as peas, adzuki beans, and mung beans should make up 35% to 40% of their diet, along with 3% rapeseed. Seeds and other feeds help improve skin color and promote weight gain. It's also important to add health sand once a day, provide clean water at all times, and give cod liver oil every 3 to 5 days to the breeding pigeons.
Feed pigeons 4 to 5 times a day, providing each pair with 125 to 200 grams of food daily. Ensure sufficient feeding to meet their nutritional needs. Regularly monitor the condition of the breeding pigeons. If some pigeons show less energy than others, take immediate action to balance them by grouping large and small pigeons together. This helps prevent "feeding bias" that could reduce the market value of the flock. Blending is usually done between 7 to 10 days of age.
Second, artificial feeding for fattening.
This is an effective method to boost the growth rate of pigeons during their late development stage. Fattening typically starts when the pigeons are 15 to 17 days old, and they should weigh over 350 grams.
Fattening feed formula 1 includes: corn 57%, soybean meal 25%, fish meal 5%, flour 5%, bone meal 2.6%, yeast powder 2%, salt 0.3%, poultry trace elements 1%, poultry complex enzyme 0.1%, vegetable oil 1%, and a variety of microorganisms (as per instructions). Formula 2 consists of 95% commercial broiler feed and 5% flour.
To feed, measure the ingredients first, then mix with hot water in a 1:3 ratio to create a paste. After 30 to 60 minutes, use a feeder to gently push the paste into the pigeon’s crop. Feed 50 to 100 grams per session, 4 times a day. After feeding, dim the lights in the coop to help the pigeons rest. Fattening for 7 to 10 days results in a 7% to 12% increase in weight compared to natural feeding. You can use either standard feeders or soft plastic bottles.
Third, supplement with nutritional pills.
Pigeons that gain more than 20 grams daily require high nutrition to support fast growth. To avoid malnutrition and speed up fattening, feed them nutritional pills. Pigeons over 10 days old should receive 2 to 3 tablets twice a day, morning and evening. After 10 to 15 days, they can gain 100 to 150 grams. The pill mixture includes 50g light fish meal, 50g powdered milk, 50g meat and bone meal, 50g auxin, 2g multivitamin, 100g health sand, and 250g corn flour. Mix into granules and store dry.
Fourth, feather plucking.
From 2 to 3 weeks of age, pigeons grow rapidly but consume a lot of energy, which may lead to weight loss. Removing 3 to 5 main wing and tail feathers can effectively reduce weight loss. This process stimulates muscle growth and enhances overall body development. After plucking, the back and wing muscles become visibly stronger, and the weight increases by about 10%.
Fifth, timely sale.
The fattening period lasts around 22 to 28 days. When pigeons reach about 600 grams, it's time to sell or slaughter them to ensure the best quality and flavor. Pigeons are rich in nutrients, with tender meat, fine bones, and good fat content, making them highly profitable for breeders.