Maximising chick uniformity performance and vitality

Healthy, vital day-old chicks are the basis of success for any hatchery operation. The success of each hatch can be actively manipulated while the embryo is still in the egg. Opportunities to control the hatchery’s output can have significant impact on the resulting broiler.

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Keywords: hatchery, chick, uniformity, performance, incubation, embryo, broiler, climate, growth