Kennel construction and breeding equipment
(1) Kennel construction
Generally, small pet dogs are mostly kept in people's living rooms without building separate kennels. Larger dogs can have kennels or kennels outdoors. The kennel needs to be well ventilated, have sufficient light, be able to keep warm in winter, be rain-proof and heat-resistant in summer, and be easy to keep and manage.
1． The pet dog farm
can use residential buildings or other suitable houses, and the floor can be covered with cow hair glue or artificial leather to facilitate cleaning and prevent contamination of the pet dog's coat. Place a larger wooden board in a fixed corner of the house as a dog bed, and place a dog box, dog cage or large basket on the bed. Dog boxes and cages can be made of wire, wood, plastic or bamboo and rattan.
2． The small dog box
is movable, has an opening and closing door, and has a height difference of at least 15 cm between the bottom and the ground to facilitate cleaning of leaked feces.
3. The fence
uses a metal fence, and the height and width can be adjusted freely to facilitate dog movement and feeding management.
Kennels can generally be divided into two types: one is group kennels, which means dogs are divided into several groups for feeding and management according to the size of the dog farm. This kind of kennel is suitable for puppies, female dogs, etc. The advantage is that the dog can fully exercise in the house and it is easy to manage. The disadvantages are that it is not conducive to disease control, it is not easy to control the feeding amount, and fights are prone to occur, resulting in a large number of injuries and disabilities. The number of dogs raised in a group is 6 to 8. The other is single kennels, which are generally used for larger dogs, that is, one dog in one kennel, which facilitates disease control and management. Pregnant female dogs, birthing and nursing female dogs, and breeding male dogs are often kept in separate kennels. Feeding. Generally, several single houses are built together to save raw materials. Another form is tethering, where each dog has a rope and a post. Pillars are generally made of round steel bars or hard wood bars. The diameter of the pillar is about 5 cm and the length is about 60 cm.
When planning a dog farm, arrangements should be made according to the type of dog, production direction, etc. The location of the feed preparation room should be moderate, not only to facilitate the transportation of feed raw materials, but also to facilitate the delivery of prepared feed to each kennel.
The size of the kennel area should be determined according to the size of the pet dog, usually 2 to 3 square meters. The birthing kennel can be slightly larger, but it should not exceed 9 square meters. Small dog boxes should also be kept with grass bedding to keep them warm in winter. The kennel should maintain air circulation and temperature control. Doors and windows should be opened in hot weather to ventilate and cool the room. Doors and windows should be closed in cold winter. Trees can be planted around the kennels. The inside and outside of the kennel should be cleaned frequently and feces and dirt should be removed at any time to maintain cleanliness both indoors and outdoors. Kennels and fences should be regularly inspected, maintained and locked to prevent dogs from running away or wild dogs, wolves, etc. from entering the kennels and spreading diseases.
In order to keep the dog's body clean, prevent moisture and reduce skin diseases, wooden boards are often used as dog beds in kennels. There are two types of baths that can be built in the outdoor sports ground: one is a sand bath, which is covered with river sand. A small amount of water is poured into the river sand, which is suitable for non-stick bodies. The dog can roll in the sand to remove the dirt on the coat. , and can cool down. The other is a water bath, where dogs can swim, cool down, and wash away dirt.
(2) Feeding tools
1. Toys
generally prepare some rubber balls, rubber rings, short wooden sticks, etc. for puppies, so that puppies can get proper exercise during play and avoid chewing other items.
2． Collars
are generally made of leather, metal or strong items and should be made or purchased according to the size of the dog. They often come with a certain length of soft hair, making it easy to hold for walks.
3. Food utensils
Dog food has a food bowl, a food plate and a food trough. Can be made of metal, porcelain, ceramic or hardwood. There are various shapes to achieve the principle of being easy to eat, easy to clean, and not wasting feed.
4． Combing tools
Comb: It is usually made of metal and can be divided into dense and dense types. Its function is to stretch the hair and remove foreign matter on the hair. Brush: Commonly made of bristle , nylon, etc., used for brushing peeling, dust, etc.
