Indoostrauses, characteristics and description of the breed
Growing poultry is very popular not only among home breeding, but also among small and medium-sized businesses and farming. A separate place is occupied by the breeding of broiler turkeys, or, as they are also called, indostraus. The main qualities of these individuals are their large size, three to four times larger than an ordinary turkey, and a high rate of meat growth. All this adds to the benefits of these turkey fishermen.
Characteristics and description of the Indostraus breed
Breeding them has been gaining momentum lately, many are switching from raising chickens, geese, ducks to turkey breeding... Turkey is also meat of excellent quality, which is well digested and recommended by nutritionists and allergists from different countries. On some photos broiler turkeys seem just huge and like ostriches.
Description of the Indostraus breed
Domestic turkey has changed a lot lately. Among the classic breeds, artificially bred ones began to appear. The most popular is the Indostraus breed.
Some argue that this is a hybrid breed bred by crossing an ostrich and a turkey, but there is no consensus on this. This name refers to the broiler species "white broad-breasted»Turkey and BIG-6.
The photo shows the features - large size, white plumage, wide front part of the chest. This variety became widespread for its early maturity and a high percentage of meat yield up to 80% of the total body weight, also in comparison with other breeds, females bring more eggs. They do not require special care conditions, but they are vulnerable to cold, so it is advisable to grow them in the warm season. An adult turkey can weigh up to 25 kg, and a turkey 15 kg. Eggs are laid up to 90 pieces per year, which is a pretty decent figure for broiler breeds.
Features of the Indo-Strauss
They are similar to regular turkeys, only larger. They lead a calm measured pace of life, which allows them to gain weight quickly and this is very effective for growing them commercially. Turkey farm is a good investment project if the farmer plans to develop quickly and profitable business. This species is distinguished not only by its calm character and large size, but also by a number of other qualities:
- high gain in meat (up to 80 g / day);
- dietary and hypoallergenic qualities of meat;
- waste-free production;
- high survival rate of young animals.
Meat, with low cholesterol levels, it contains a lot of vitamins and is rich in amino acids. Another advantage is a good memory of heredity, which allows you to get good offspring and engage in breeding. With each subsequent offspring, hereditary traits are not only preserved, but can also improve, which allows you to maintain the purity of the breed. Also, this bird is used to improve the quality of others breeds... Hindustrauses became the founders of many other breeds with excellent performance and got spread all over the world.
The breed is popular all over the world
But still, the main feature of such birds is precisely the good indicators of weight gain. For the farm, these indicators are of particular importance. So with proper care and the highest quality diet, these birds at the age of three months reach marketable weight and continue to grow intensively.
Characteristics and indices of cultivation of Indostrauses
A broiler turkey chick in the first month requires special attention like any chick, they eat a lot, five to seven times a day, and they require warm conditions of -35 degrees.
Grown up monthly turkey poults are desirable in May, and hatched turkey poults should be raised until they are one month old in warmth and under special supervision, at this age they are especially vulnerable to cold temperatures and diseases. But after a month of age, having grown stronger, they quickly begin to gain weight. Given the size of the individuals, it is important to have a fairly large room for their keeping and an area for grazing. With proper nutrition and care, after four to five months the turkey is ready for slaughter... At the output, we get up to 18 kg of meat from a net weight of a turkey and 10 kg from a turkey, very good indicators in a short time. In addition to meat, we get:
- eggs;
- down and feathers;
- sausages and pate.
Many farmers say that it is more profitable to raise an indostraus than any other poultry, and some even more profitable than a pig. With similar costs for feed, weight is gained faster, care is less demanding, plus eggs and fluff with feathers, meat is soft, tasty, dietary - benefits on the face.
Disadvantages of the Indostraus breed
But there are downsides to this type of poultry farming, it is the thermophilicity of individuals. Providing the required temperature all year round requires additional costs or seasonal cultivation - in the summer. Also, this species is less mobile, therefore more susceptible to disease.
Attention should also be paid to the fact that individuals, having gained the maximum weight, stop gaining it, but eat as before, therefore, feed overrun occurs, and breeding is no longer so profitable, therefore it is so important to monitor the weight of these birds.
Conclusion
Cultivation and cultivation of Indo-Strauss is a profitable and profitable business. The dietary and hypoallergenic properties of this breed of meat increase its competitiveness in the poultry market. Convenience and relative ease of cultivation make this bird popular among farmers and households, and zero waste increases the versatility of the turkey business.