After deciding to lease the mountain to raise chickens, Xia Liang realized that life would no longer be as easy and leisurely as before. She and her grandparents had to go up the mountain every day to take care of the chicks and ensure their healthy growth. Xia Liang also knew she couldn't be idle, so she went up the mountain with them during the day and continued writing after returning home at night to ensure she could provide for her elderly parents and prevent financial losses due to unexpected events such as chicken plague.
To prevent diseases such as fowl plague, Xia Liang implemented a series of measures. First, she regularly vaccinated the chickens to improve their immunity. Second, she strengthened hygiene management in the chicken coop and activity areas, regularly disinfecting and keeping the environment clean and dry. In addition, Xia Liang emphasized scientific feeding to ensure the chickens received balanced nutrition, thereby enhancing their resistance.
Xia Liang also pays special attention to the health of the chickens, and takes immediate measures to diagnose and treat any abnormalities. She also maintains close contact with the local animal husbandry and veterinary station so that she can get professional guidance and assistance in a timely manner when problems arise.
Through these measures, Xia Liang hopes to minimize the risks of poultry farming and ensure the smooth operation of her chicken business. At the same time, she recognizes the importance of risk management and continuously learns and masters relevant knowledge and skills to improve her ability to cope with various risks.
Xia Liang only truly understood the hardship and tediousness of raising chickens after she actually started. Every day at dawn, she had to go up the mountain with her grandparents to prepare food for the chickens, clean the chicken coop, and check the fences to prevent the chickens from escaping or wild animals from entering. At feeding time, she had to make sure that each chicken had enough food, while also paying attention to their eating habits and promptly identifying and addressing any potential health problems.
In addition to routine feeding and management, Xia Liang also needs to regularly deworm and vaccinate the chickens to prevent various diseases. She needs to strictly follow the vaccination schedule and dosage to ensure that every chicken is vaccinated on time and to establish an effective immune barrier. Deworming is equally important; she needs to choose appropriate deworming drugs and administer them to the flock within the prescribed time to ensure their health and growth.
In addition, Xia Liang is also responsible for purchasing the feed needed for the chickens. She needs to understand the nutritional composition and price of various feeds, and select high-quality feeds with good cost performance to ensure that the chickens can obtain sufficient energy and nutrition. At the same time, she also needs to pay attention to the storage conditions of the feed to prevent it from getting damp or moldy, which would affect the health of the chickens.
Despite the endless tasks and lack of relaxation each day, Xia Liang felt that everything she did was worthwhile whenever she saw her grandparents eating an extra bowl of rice at every meal after enjoying the fresh eggs from their own chickens, their faces beaming with satisfaction. She knew that this mountain area not only provided her family with fresh, healthy ingredients but also brought more joy and vitality to her grandparents' lives, making their later years more fulfilling and happy.
As time went by, Xia Liang gradually adapted to the busy life of raising chickens, and she began to find joy and a sense of accomplishment in it. Whenever she saw the chickens running happily in the mountains and heard their clucking, her heart was filled with warmth and joy. She knew that these little lives were thriving under her care, which was a heavy responsibility and an unparalleled happiness.
Xia Liang also began to pay more attention to the quality of her chickens and their products. She learned that consumers were increasingly concerned about food safety and healthy eating, so she decided to adopt more natural and environmentally friendly farming methods. She reduced the use of chemicals, replacing them with natural herbs and plant extracts to prevent and treat diseases in the chickens. She also planted insect-repelling plants such as mint and lavender around the chicken coop; these plants not only effectively repel mosquitoes but also provide a more comfortable living environment for the chickens.
To improve the quality of her eggs and chicken, Xia Liang also modified the chicken feed. She increased the proportion of natural ingredients such as corn, soybean meal, and vegetables, and reduced the use of additives. As a result, the egg yolks were brighter and the texture was more delicate, and the chicken meat was more delicious and firmer. She knew that only by providing high-quality ingredients could she win the trust and reputation of consumers.
As the chickens grew healthily and the quality of the products improved, Xia Liang's chicken farming business gradually got on track. She began to try selling eggs and chicken to nearby residents and some small supermarkets. At first, she was just trying it out, but she didn't expect it to be so well received. Many customers praised her eggs and chicken after tasting them and became repeat customers.
Xia Liang also leveraged her online writing skills to promote her chicken farming business and products through social media and blogs. She shared her experiences and stories about raising chickens, introduced the nutritional value of her eggs and chicken meat, and discussed cooking methods, attracting increasing attention and positive reviews. She knew that only by gaining wider understanding and recognition for her products could she truly expand and strengthen her chicken farming business.
Despite the hardships and challenges of raising chickens, Xia Liang has never regretted her choice. She knows that as long as she manages it with care and love, she will surely reap abundant happiness and rewards. She believes that in the future, her chicken-raising business with her grandparents will only get better and better, bringing health and happiness to more people.
The passing of the old man is a permanent pain in Xia Liang and her grandmother's hearts, but his spirit and love for life have deeply influenced them. In the years that have passed in the countryside, Xia Liang and her grandmother have continued to manage that piece of mountain land. The chickens still roam freely in the forest, and the eggs and chicken meat remain of high quality, deeply loved by customers.
Xia Liang also found new inspiration in her writing, incorporating her experience of living in the countryside with her grandparents into her works, creating a series of novels and essays reflecting rural life and ecological farming. Her writing is full of love for nature and insights into life, resonating with readers and bringing her works more attention and praise.
Although Grandma is quite old, she is still in good health and insists on going up the mountain every day to take care of the chickens, sharing the little things in life with Xia Liang. She often stands on the mountaintop, looking at the land that Grandpa once loved, her heart filled with nostalgia and gratitude. She knows that Grandpa's spirit in heaven would be proud and gratified for them.
Xia Liang and her grandmother cherish their time together even more. They know that although their grandfather has passed away, the love and memories he left behind will always be with them. They will continue to live on this land, carrying on their grandfather's spirit, living a free and carefree life, ensuring that their grandfather's wishes are fulfilled, and making this mountain area their shared home.
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