Hatching in the broiler house gives chicks a head start

In essence there is no issue in transporting day old chicks from the hatchery to the broiler house, the chicks can survive up to 3 days on the energy in their yolk sack. However, wouldn’t it be better to hatch the chicks in the broiler house and get them directly to feed and water ? Giving the animals a head start, that is what X-Treck of Vencomatic is about. A systems innovation. By Fabian Brockötter The heating system of the broiler house of Kees Koolen in the southern town of Bergeijk