At present, most of the fox breeders are silver fox and blue fox. The character is alert and timid, and often appears as a “fox spirit” in ancient mythology. Although it was also used as a totem in ancient times, it never appeared in formal sacrifices. Because of its “indecent image”, it is often cunning and sneaky. Associated. Over the years, the fox demon fox fairy has formed a unique fairy culture in various novels and anecdotes. How do foxes feed in winter?
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Feeding and management before breeding.
The breeding preparation period for silver fox is from December to January of the following year; the breeding preparation period for blue fox can be extended to February. The main task during this period is to adjust the nutritional level of the diet and increase the proportion of protein in the diet, so that the foxes can reach an upper-middle body condition before mating. Different nutritional standards should be implemented for over-fat and over-thin foxes, so that their body weight reaches 5 kg to 6 kg before breeding. At the same time, it is necessary to gradually increase the light to stimulate the development of the gonads, and the fox should be raised in a sunny place.
Feeding management during the breeding period.
The breeding period of silver fox is from February to March; the breeding period of blue fox is from March to April.
In this period, the fox should be supplied with nutrient-rich, palatable and digestible feed, and the proportion of trace elements and multivitamins in the feed should be appropriately increased. Vitamin E 20 mg to 30 mg, onion or garlic 4 g to 5 g, and trace elements 1 g to 1.5 g can be added per kilogram of feed.
Feeding management during pregnancy.
Female foxes have a particularly strong demand for nutrition during pregnancy. Attention should be paid to the supply of nutritious and high-quality feed, and must not be fed with moldy and spoiled feed to prevent miscarriage. At the same time, it is necessary to do a good job in the hygiene and disinfection of the fox house, keep the fox house quiet, and minimize the occurrence of stress factors.
Feeding and management during lactation.
Female foxes have poor appetite in the early stage of giving birth, so it is best to feed less frequently and more frequently. When the fox grows to 25 days old, it should be supplemented with feeding, usually twice a day. During supplementary feeding, fresh fish, liver, eggs, milk, etc. can be mixed into a paste, let the fox eat, and then returned to the original nest after supplementary feeding.
Feeding and management during the rearing period.
Zihus are generally weaned and divided into litters at the age of 45 to 90 days. The production can be flexibly controlled according to the growth and development of the Zihus. Those who are strong and have the ability to live independently should be bred as early as possible. Litter split; for weaker ones, the split litter time should be postponed. After the sub-fox is divided into the nest, it enters the breeding period. Since the sub-fox grows rapidly at this stage, and the plush grows rapidly in the later stage, it needs a lot of nutrients. Therefore, the sub-hu should be fed as much as possible during production to ensure the normal condition of the sub-hu. growth and development.
