In Huaershan Village, Nanqi Township, Huanxian County, Qin Chengbin, a 49-year-old sheep farmer, with his dedication and diligence in sheep raising, with the support of the sheep industry policy, successfully built a sheep shed to breed lake sheep and goats, which not only improved his own economic situation, but also became a well-known local "sheep star household".
The geographical conditions of Nanhu Township are relatively difficult, and the villagers mostly rely on traditional aquaculture for their livelihood. Since Qin Chengbin took over the heavy responsibility of supporting his father's family, he knows that the burden on his shoulders is not light. He worked hard all day, and although his income was meager, he always kept his commitment to his family.
In 2021, with the introduction of the government's sheep industry policy, Qin Chengbin ushered in an opportunity to change his fate. He invested 60,000 yuan to build a standardized sheep shed and introduced 60 basic ewes. In just three years, Qin Chengbin slaughtered nearly 400 sheep with an income of about 190,000 yuan.
At the beginning of Qin Chengbin's sheep raising business, he was faced with the problem of forage cost control. He knows that if he wants to gain a foothold in the breeding industry, he must work cost control. To this end, he began to try to grow his own forage crops such as corn, oats, and sorghum as a way to reduce feed costs. This requires not only his mastery of planting techniques, but also a lot of time and effort in field management. However, Qin Chengbin was not intimidated by the difficulties, he insisted on learning and exploring, gradually mastered the planting technology, and successfully achieved self-sufficiency in forage.
However, even with his own source of forage, Qin Chengbin still has to face the problem of sheep getting sick. The health of the sheep is directly related to the efficiency of breeding, so he does not dare to slack off. In order to prevent and treat sheep diseases, he actively learns breeding knowledge, participates in various trainings, and constantly improves his breeding skills. At the same time, he has also established a close cooperation with local veterinarians, so that once the sheep have abnormal conditions, they can get professional diagnosis and treatment in time.
Today, Qin Chengbin's economic situation has improved significantly. Not only did he buy a new mixer, but he also supported his two children to complete their university studies. Qin Chengbin said with confidence, "The local environment is particularly suitable for sheep breeding, and it is planned to introduce another 50 basic ewes this year to expand the scale of breeding." It is hoped that through hard work, we will prepare for the sheep slaughter at the end of the year, and strive to achieve the goal of annual income of 100,000 yuan. ”