The twenty-fourth day of the first lunar month is another market day.

But Yu Qiutang came to the town that day not for shopping, but with an important purpose.

He first went to see Yu Qiujiang's blacksmith shop and found that the repair work was done quite quickly. Yu Qiujiang had his own ideas and he didn't need to worry too much.

After all, Mi Wenzhong is in charge.

Then he went straight to the animal husbandry station to find Lin Mu.

These days, based on his past life experiences and future plans, combined with the important information mentioned in Lin Mu's book, he drew a distribution diagram of the chicken coops and wanted to show it to Lin Mu.

If it's just a small-scale effort, he can try it slowly on his own, but since he wants to expand the scale, he will definitely need support and guidance from professionals.

Through the last communication with Lin Mu and reading the chicken farming technical guide edited by Lin Mu, he found that Lin Mu was really proficient in this industry and was much better than him.

"I didn't expect that your execution ability is so strong?"

Lin Mu was also very surprised to see Yu Qiutang coming again.

The weather was very good. He was lying at the door of the shabby house, basking in the sun leisurely, with a martial arts novel covering his face, looking very beautiful.

Yu Qiutang smiled and said, "I don't dare to say that I'm very powerful, but since I've said it, I must implement it quickly. Here, can you help me take a look at this drawing? This is the blueprint of the chicken coop I plan to build in the future."

"You also understand blueprints..."

Yu Qiutang smiled.

He found that every time he mentioned a word that had a little knowledge background, Lin Mu would ask him this question.

It wasn't sarcasm, but there was naturally a bit of contempt in my heart.

This is the unique arrogance of intellectuals. Seeing a farmer like Yu Qiutang say those words, one must be instinctively surprised.

Subconsciously, farmers are all rough and unsophisticated.

Even Yu Qiutang, in the eyes of these intellectuals, is just a special old-fashioned person.

Yu Qiutang remembered reading a novel that described the arrogance of intellectuals, saying that it was not out of malice, nor was it entirely pride, but rather a kind of insecurity.

Just like a child teasing ants, he will feel that the ants are stupid and cannot overcome the difficulties and obstacles he has set up.

But if one of the ants climbs over accidentally or by luck, he will immediately become very uncomfortable and will crush the powerful ant to death without hesitation.

Yu Qiutang didn't think that Lin Mu would be like that kid and want to crush him to death, but the pride in Lin Mu's bones was difficult to conceal and he would release it involuntarily.

He understands, so he doesn't care.

A man who is too careful will have no followers. What he values ​​is Lin Mu's strengths and abilities.

As for Lin Mu’s character problem, it was not something he could solve.

It is easy to change the country but difficult to change one's nature. Even Lin Mu's parents may not be able to change him, so why should I join in the fun?

Sure enough, Lin Mu was just joking casually and did not continue the topic. He looked at the picture drawn by Yu Qiutang seriously. The more he looked, the less he smiled and he gradually became serious.

After a few minutes, he took a deep breath, rolled up the drawing and handed it to Yu Qiutang: "Did you draw this?"

"Yeah, that's a lot of questions, right?"

"No," Lin Mu shook his head and looked at Yu Qiutang with curiosity, "On the contrary, I think your painting is very good. It can be said that even in our class, few people can catch up with your level.

How on earth did you understand so much? The book I gave you didn't seem to explain it in such detail."

Yu Qiutang laughed and said, “After all, I grew up in the countryside, so I can draw inferences from many things. I had some ideas originally, but they were fragmented and not combined into a whole.

You gave me the book a few days ago, and I went back to read it carefully. Many things that had been bothering me suddenly became clear, and the last few gaps were filled in.

However, I know that I am just talking on paper. To implement it, I still need your guidance. Professional matters must be guided by professionals. "

Lin Mu felt a little flattered by Yu Qiutang's compliment.

This is also a common shortcoming of intellectuals.

Businessmen pursue profits, while intellectuals seek fame. You may give them money, but they are too lazy to pay attention to you and think you are insulting them.

But if you give them a name, even if it's just a simple compliment, they will appreciate it and have a much better impression of you.

“No, no, your drawing is indeed very good. Even from my limited experience, it can be a very good idea with just a few minor modifications.

However, the drawings must be judged in combination with reality. I need to see the site to make a final conclusion on whether it can be implemented. "

Yu Qiutang keenly grasped the key words from his words.

"That's great. I originally wanted to ask Technician Lin to give us some on-site guidance, but I'm worried that you're busy with work and don't have the time."

Lin Mu glanced at Yu Qiutang and felt that this boy was mocking him.

But Yu Qiutang's eyes were clear, without any intention of that nature at all.

Little did he know that Yu Qiutang had already mastered the art to such an extreme that he could speak casually in such situations without even preparing a draft.

"That's fine. Since you have such an idea and really want to do something, I'll go and take a look at your site. We can talk about any specific problems when the time comes."

"Thank you very much."

"Wait a moment, I'll change my clothes."

A few minutes later, Lin Mu came out of the room, looking brand new. He was wearing the white shirt that I saw him wearing last time, black Dacron pants, and a pair of leather shoes.

The leather shoes look a bit old, and the heel behind the right foot is very thin, but the upper is still maintained very clean.

It seems that Lin Mu is sloppy at home, but whenever he goes out, he will dress himself up nicely. Not to mention, he looks like an intellectual.

"Walk."

Half an hour later, the motorcycle returned to the door of the house.

Lin Mu's buttocks were sore from the shaking. After getting off the car, he rubbed his buttocks calmly while looking around Yu Qiutang's yard, his eyes full of shock and surprise.

He never thought that he would see such a large and magnificent yard.

He had been to some villages and some families for other reasons before, and the houses he saw were either dilapidated or very primitive and simple.

This is the first time I have seen a courtyard like Yu Qiutang’s today.

He subconsciously pulled the collar of his shirt, pointed to the yard and said, "Is this your home?"

"Yes, this way."

"it is good."

Lin Mu tried his best to maintain a reserved demeanor, but when he stepped over the threshold and saw the red brick yard and several rows of brand new houses, he couldn't help feeling a little restrained.

After entering the door, I subconsciously stopped and was actually timid for a moment. "Lili, a guest is coming!"

The children all went to school and the yard was very quiet. Yu Qiutang stood at the door and shouted.

Miyali was nowhere to be seen, but her elder sister came out. She was probably kneading dough, as her hands were white.

She wasn't wearing a coat, just a thin green sweater and an apron.

Because she didn't plan on going out, she didn't even braid her hair. She just tied it into a ponytail with a rubber band. It wasn't neat, and her thick hair was scattered on her sweater.

"Lili, go to Dad's place and bring some food...ah, there are guests!"

The eldest sister was halfway through her words when she noticed Lin Mu and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"Yes, sister, this is the expert I invited from the animal husbandry station to guide us in building the chicken coop."

"That's great, hello, leader!"

After the eldest sister finished speaking, she hurried back to the kitchen. When she greeted him, she saw that Lin Mu was wearing a clean white shirt, black leather shoes, and had neatly combed hair. It was obvious that he was not an ordinary person.

I felt very embarrassed about my appearance and didn’t want to embarrass my brother, so I quickly went into the kitchen to continue cooking.

"My elder sister," Yu Qiutang didn't care and invited Lin Mu to the main room to talk.

Lin Mu glanced at the kitchen.

The green color of Yu Chunxing just now made his eyes brighten, especially her shy smile, which was very natural and simple, without any affectation, which made him sigh that everything in this countryside is fresh and natural.

"Why don't you just show me your chicken coop site?"

"Don't worry, go in and take a rest, drink some tea or something, it won't be too late to go back later."

"I'm not tired. I came here by car instead of walking. I'll go there early and have a look so that I can have more communication."

"Well."

Yu Qiutang brought Lin Mu to the backyard.

"all these are?"

Lin Mu was slightly startled again when he saw the seven large houses that looked like warehouses in the backyard.

"Not sure yet. Maybe in addition to raising chickens, we should raise other things, a comprehensive breeding. If we only raise chickens, if the benefits are not good, we may not be able to make ends meet."

"This is a good idea. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Invest less in the early stage, figure it out, get familiar with the rhythm of breeding, and then gradually increase the scale. This will make it more stable."

"That's what I mean."

The two men came to the chicken coop reserved by Yu Qiutang, which was also the largest of the seven houses.

Lin Mu was very satisfied after entering.

"Your house is nice overall, but I think when you originally built it, you probably didn't think about raising chickens in it."

Yu Qiutang shook his head: "To be honest, I have thought about it before. Do you think there is any problem with this house? If there is any problem, we can renovate it."

“The problem is not big, but it is not small either.”

As soon as the topic got down to business, Lin Mu's whole temperament changed. He walked in front and Yu Qiutang followed behind, taking out a small notebook from his pocket and ready to take notes.

Lin Mu was pleased to see him like this.

He doesn't mind spreading knowledge, but he cares whether others respect his knowledge or not.

I have shared my experiences with the villagers before, and everyone was laughing. They all knew what I was doing, but after I finished telling it once, when I asked them again, no one could remember it all.

Very bad attitude.

From the beginning to now, Yu Qiutang has expressed his thirst for knowledge in everything he does, which has also added a lot of interest to him.

"Look, we all know that temperature is very important when raising chickens, especially chicks, which require the right temperature. Unfortunately, the temperature difference between day and night in your Rongcheng is huge. If you can't control the temperature well, raising chickens is out of the question.

The temperature that chicks need is similar to that of humans, about 35 degrees Celsius. As they grow up, the required temperature will drop, about two or three degrees per week. When they become adults, the temperature is roughly controlled at room temperature...that is, below 25 degrees.

You see, your house is so large, the ceiling is so high, and the walls are not warm or insulated. It will not be able to maintain the temperature in winter, and it will not be able to insulate in summer. It is definitely not suitable for raising chickens. "

Yu Qiutang immediately understood what he meant. "Then we can build a suspended ceiling on top and a layer of heat-insulating air wall inside the wall. Do you think that's okay?"

"You know about air walls?"

Yu Qiutang smiled and said, "My brother-in-law specializes in decoration, and I heard him talk about it."

Lin Mu nodded with satisfaction. "That's good. Using air for heat insulation is the best, but it's expensive. You can try using hay or straw, sawdust, sesame firewood, etc., which can also play the role of heat insulation."

"Okay, I've got it. Go on..."

"Secondly, I noticed that you didn't leave enough ventilation holes when you built this house. This is also not thoughtful..."

"Ventilation hole?"

"Yes, think about it this way. If you raise thousands of chickens, they will excrete a lot every day. The amount is huge. Chicken manure contains a lot of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide... oh, anyway, it is some toxic gas.

If too much of these gases are released, it will not only affect the health of the chickens, but may also cause poisoning to people working inside.

We generally recommend installing ventilation holes in the chicken house to maintain good ventilation and avoid poisoning incidents..."

"Oh, I see. Then please mark the location and number of the ventilation holes on the blueprint for us later. I will think of a solution. I'm sure it can be solved."

“Okay, in addition to the ventilation holes, you didn’t consider the lighting problem. There are too few windows, which will result in insufficient light inside.

Hens are very dependent on light, otherwise it will affect the egg production rate. I just checked and you don’t have electricity here, so you mainly rely on natural light.

This problem is not easy to solve. If a few windows are punched in the wall, it may cause the wall's support and stress to decrease, which is a serious flaw!"

Yu Qiutang frowned. It turned out that he had not thought it through so clearly. He just wanted to leave two windows.

It seems that only professionals can see professional problems. He is a half-baked person, and all he knows is half-baked.

"When you mentioned electricity just now, do you mean that if we can have electricity, we can also solve this problem with electric light sources?"

"Of course," Lin Mu nodded, "In the actual breeding process, electric light sources are used more than natural light sources. The reason is that electric light sources are more stable.

The intensity of natural light sources varies greatly. For example, on a sunny day, the light will be very strong, but if it is cloudy, or if it is windy and rainy, the light may be insufficient.

Also, Rongcheng has four distinct seasons. It’s okay in the summer, but in the winter, the days are short and the nights are long, which is completely inconsistent with the chickens’ schedule. The chickens are forced to adjust, which also affects the egg production rate.

Relatively speaking, electric light sources are much more stable and can be adjusted according to the illumination of the chicken house. As a supplement to natural light sources, they can be turned off when it is bright and increased when it is dark, ensuring that the hens are in a stable lighting state for a long time..."

Yu Qiutang suddenly realized and secretly rejoiced.

Fortunately, we invited Lin Mu, a professional and easy-going expert, to our home. Otherwise, we would have encountered many setbacks if we had not crossed the river by feeling the stones. (End of this chapter)