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Long transport times for HatchCare chicks: a cause for concern?
The majority of day-old-chicks have to be transported for prolonged periods of time from the hatchery to reach the poultry house and have access to feed and water. It is sometimes suggested that a…
Effect of egg size on heat production and the transition of energy from egg to hatchling
Sander Lourens*, Roos Molenaar†, Henry van den Brand†, Marcel Heetkamp†, Ron Meijerhof‡, and Bas Kemp† *Applied Research of the Animal Sciences Group of Wageningen University and Research Centre,…
Managing feed biosecurity in hatchcare
Carla van der Pol, MSc Maintaining the highest possible biosecurity is an important challenge in any poultry operation. Contamination of the feed can lead to health issues in the chickens themselves,…
The truth about turning angle and turning frequency
Hatcheries constantly strive for high hatchability and excellent chick quality in an efficient production process. One way to improve production efficiency within the hatchery is by increasing the…
Floor eggs are not hatching eggs
Carla van der Pol MSc. Floor eggs are eggs that were laid outside of the breeder flock’s next boxes in loose housing systems. The eggs are often laid on dirty litter or other contaminated surfaces.…
Effects of temperature and co2 during late incubation on broiler chicken development
Dr. Conny C. M. Maatjens During incubation, temperature drives chicken embryonic metabolism, development, and growth. Incubation conditions need to be adjusted to meet embryonic requirements to…
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