Hatching environment can impact whole broiler life

Bringing the actual hatching of broiler chicks to the farm after incubating the eggs for 18 days in the hatchery puts a halt to transporting live animals and improves welfare. Furthermore a change of hatching environment can positively impact the health and production of the broiler during its whole lifespan. By Pieter de Gouw, poultry specialist at the R&D department of Vencomatic Group In on-farm hatching systems eggs are placed inside the broiler house at day 18 of incubation