The advantages of automatic hatching egg collection

摘要

Improved results in the hatchery can be noted in higher hatchability and chick numbers resulting in improved utilization of hatching eggs. Top quality hatching eggs are essential for high hatchability and thus investment in the quality of eggs produced in the breeder house is sound economic sense. The number and quality of hatching eggs is influenced by many factors not least the management of the breeder flock from day old, feed, and disease challenges. However, optimising the environment within the breeder house is essential to ensuring optimum production and achieving the genetic potential of the birds.