Analysis of Obstacles and Causes Encountered in Artificial Breeding of Crested Ibis in Sichuan

At present, there are more than 30 years of artificial breeding history of crested ibis in China. Although the artificial breeding technology is becoming more and more mature, there are still many unsolved problems. In this paper, the common problems in the artificial breeding of crested ibis in Sichuan Crested ibis Breeding Base were summarized at first. At the same time, the causes of the problems were analyzed based on practical experiences and existing literatures, and the corresponding solutions and prevention measures were put forward. From 2017 to 2019, a total of 107 crested ibis were successfully bred in Sichuan Crested ibis Breeding Base. And there were 6 abandoned male birds, 78 dead embryos and 94 cases of 8 diseases in brooding period. Based on careful analysis, it could be known that the behavior of egg abandonment might be caused by external interference, while embryo death might be related to the lack of nutrition of parent birds, and most of the diseases during brooding period were mostly caused by improper feeding, poor control of brood environment and malnutrition of nestlings. Therefore, strengthening the management of breeding period and brooding period and improving the nutrition level of crested ibis parents and nestlings were helpful to reduce the problems in artificial breeding of crested ibis.