1. Ensure a sufficient reserve of forage and feed to maintain a stable supply throughout the year. It's also important to use proper methods for preparing and storing forage to preserve its quality and nutritional value. This includes drying, baling, or fermenting depending on the type of forage.
2. Set up simple straw racks and feeding troughs to make grass feeding more efficient and reduce waste, thus improving feed utilization. When feeding root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or sugar beets, make sure they are thoroughly washed to remove dirt and impurities before chopping and offering them as juicy feed. Never feed any forage that shows signs of mold, whether it's hay, silage, or juice feed, as this can harm the animals' health.
3. Maintain a regular feeding schedule for coarse feed regardless of the feeding system used. If sheep are grazing, feed them hay in the morning before they go out to pasture, and offer concentrated feed in the evening. Afterward, provide an appropriate amount of straw to ensure balanced nutrition.
4. During summer and autumn, feed captive sheep with leguminous grasses such as clover, vetch, or alfalfa, and chop them before offering to improve digestibility and nutrient absorption.
5. Avoid feeding leftover food to sheep, as this can lead to overeating and digestive issues. Always provide fresh, clean feed at each meal.
6. Regardless of the rearing method, it is essential to keep sheep regularly vaccinated and dewormed. Sheep infected with gastrointestinal parasites are especially vulnerable to diarrhea, weight loss, and even death during spring. Therefore, providing a well-balanced diet and good living conditions in autumn and winter is crucial to help them survive the cold season and remain healthy.
7. After winter weaning, when young grasses start to grow, sheep can begin grazing. However, early spring is followed by a dry period, so it's important to continue supplementary feeding during winter. Bred sheep should have access to enough green hay, and in addition to grazing, they should receive 200–250 grams of mixed feed daily to support their nutritional needs.
8. Keep the finishing sheep house well-ventilated, dry, warm, and clean. Provide basic feeding troughs, straw racks, and clean drinking water. If possible, install a plastic shed over the lamb finishing area to provide additional warmth during colder months.
9. Clean the shed regularly and remove manure promptly. Feed and provide fresh water twice a day, usually once in the afternoon. For grazing lambs, choose nearby high-quality pastures to minimize energy expenditure and maximize growth efficiency. Avoid long-distance grazing, which can negatively impact their fattening results.
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