Broiler & Layer Day Old Chicks
The Importance of Day Old Chick Quality
From the breeder’s farm to the hatchery and transportation to final farm reception, management practices have a real impact. Optimized processes and preventive measures can give chicks the right start.
HANDLE WITH CARE
At the hatchery, attention to hatchery process is vital to avoid poor chick quality. Special care should be taken for long time storage, separating small eggs from bigger eggs by donor flock age, hatchery hygiene and transportation conditions. Long storage can reduce hatchability, impairing the animal’s future growth rate.