Farmers in Nghe An province burn charcoal and firewood to warm their livestock during the severe cold spell.
(Baonghean.vn) - During these days of severe cold weather, in addition to sheltering their livestock in windproof enclosures, farmers in Nghe An also use charcoal stoves, electric heaters, and wood fires to warm their animals.
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| Dien Trung commune (Dien Chau district) currently has 126 chicken farms. During these days of severe cold, farmers here have implemented various measures to protect their flocks from the cold, such as using tarpaulins to cover the coops; using charcoal stoves and electric lights to keep the coops warm. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| Mr. Cao Van Thang, owner of a chicken farm in Hamlet 2, Dien Trung Commune, said that raising chicks in winter is the most difficult part of caring for them. They need to be kept warm for the first 20 days, and then once they reach a weight of over 300g, they must be kept warm with regular light bulbs and the coop must be covered. During the chick stage, if they are not kept warm, they will grow slowly and are more susceptible to disease. (Photo: Xuan Hoang) |
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| To keep his 5,000 newly released chicks warm, Mr. Cao Van Thang has to use two constantly burning charcoal stoves and numerous electric lights to maintain warmth 24/7, so the cost is considerable. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| Besides charcoal-burning stoves, people also use infrared lamps to warm the chickens. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| Mr. Dau Quang Hoa, Director of the Dien Trung VietGAP Chicken Farming Cooperative, said: "To ensure the chickens develop well, the temperature in the coop must always be maintained at 25-26 degrees Celsius. Therefore, during these days of severe cold weather, chicken farmers must apply solutions to keep the chickens warm, especially the chicks." (Photo: Xuan Hoang) |
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| During this period of severe cold weather, people in the highlands are actively implementing measures to protect their livestock from the cold and hunger, with particular attention paid to buffalo and cattle. Con Cuong district currently has nearly 33,000 buffalo and cattle. These days, the district has implemented drastic written warnings and deployed agricultural officials to regularly inspect the work of protecting buffalo and cattle from hunger and cold, ensuring timely assistance for farmers. (Photo: Ba Hau) |
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People in Chi Khe commune venture deep into the forest to find extra food for their buffaloes and cows during these cold, rainy days. Photo: Ba Hau |
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| The cattle are raised by Mr. Quang Phuong's family in Yen Hoa village, Lang Khe commune. During these cold and rainy days, Mr. Phuong's family has proactively prepared the necessary conditions to ensure the cattle are not affected by the severe cold weather, especially focusing on utilizing available feed sources such as straw, banana trees, and corn stalks... Photo: Ba Hau |
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The people of Khe Ran village, Bong Khe commune (Con Cuong district) do not let their buffaloes and cows roam freely, but instead lead them back to their enclosures and light fires to warm them during days of severe cold. Photo: Ba Hau |
Clip: Xuan Hoang |
