Implementación de un Sistema de Crianza de Cuyes no Tradicional, Utilizando Madrigueras en Forma Piramidal con Diferente Densidad Poblacional en la Etapa de Crecimiento Engorde.

Abstract

It is “La Inmaculada”, Riobamba Canton, Chimborazo Province, where we improved growth performance during the stages of growth and fattening in a pyramid breeding system in burrows with different densities (50, 60, and 70 guinea pigs) using 180 guinea pigs weaned at 15 days of age improved Peruvian line, they was divided into three treatments, each one with different replications, the number of repetitions by burrowing animals, which were distributed under a complexly randomized design. The results indicate that in the growth stage, we obtained the best weights gains (0.68 and 0.38 kg, in that order), with densities of 70 animals per cage, the conversion was recorded more efficient food (7.30), and lower costs / kg weight gain ($1.98). In the total stage guinea pigs reared at densities of 70 animals, they showed better weight gains (0.74kg), and of carcass (0.74kg), with an economic value of $ 0.26 for each dollar spend, so we recommended the use pyramid breeding burrow system whit densities in 70 animals.