Method and device for hatching hatching eggs and guiding newly hatched chicks

摘要

This invention relates to a method for hatching hatching eggs and guiding newly hatched chicks, wherein such hatching eggs are placed in hatching boxes with wall parts that enclose at least a single bottom. The method comprises: - monitoring the hatching of the eggs, whereby hatching signals are obtained for each such egg, - the controlled exposure of the chickens in said hatching trays on the basis of these hatching signals and, optionally, the controlled feeding of food on the basis of these hatching signals to the chicks, and - the controlled transfer of the chicks to rearing compartments on the basis of these and further outcome signals. The invention further provides a device for hatching hatching eggs and guiding newly hatched chicks.