102 102 HATCHING EGG COLLECTION It is essential to regularly maintain both the quantity and condition of nests according to the specific breed requirements. Nests should be cleaned regularly, and the materials or mats used to make laying comfortable should be sanitized with non-toxic and odourless products. The same applies to egg conveyor belts in automatic systems. It’s important that eggs do not remain in the nests for too long. Hatching eggs should be collected frequently, at least twice daily, with more frequent collections in open houses and during hot weather conditions. Use only clean eggs collected from nests. Eggs should be placed with the air cell up into clean trays or directly onto incubation carts. LOHMANN › MANAGEMENT GUIDE › HATCHING EGG MANAGEMENT Good quality Hatching Egg Bad shell colour Bloody Bloody Plumage Plumage Dirty Dirty misshaped misshaped undersized SELECTION OF HATCHING EGGS Making good selections and recording the reasons for discarding eggs is crucial because not all eggs are suitable for incubation. It is imperative that personnel responsible for egg selection adhere strictly to biosecurity measures. Floor eggs typically have a high probability of contamination. If considering incubating these eggs, be aware that they often lead to a high number of egg explosions, low hatchability, and higher mortality rates in day-old chicks. This information can help identify potential issues on the farm when benchmarked against historical data. LOHMANN BREEDERS Technical Service can assist in interpreting this data and taking prompt corrective action. Good quality Hatching Egg
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