HOUSING SYSTEMS BIOSECURITY HOUSING & BROODING EARLY MANAGEMENT LIGHTING NUTRITION HEALTH HATCHING EGG MANAGEMENT 105 105 LOHMANN › MANAGEMENT GUIDE Transporting eggs to the hatchery is important and can range from simple daily trips to complex multi-farm collections. 17.5°C 16.5°C Temperature fluctuations should be minimised during transport! The primary concern is temperature – thermal shocks and significant fluctuations should be avoided. Thermal shocks exceeding 4 degrees can lead to embryonic mortality and contamination. During loading and transport, minimising shocks and vibrations is essential as they can affect the hatch rate and chick quality. Utilising dataloggers and data analysis can assist in managing these factors. TRANSPORT TO THE HATCHERY A well-managed hatchery optimises preheating and incubation timing for different egg groups to reduce embryonic mortality and ensure a short hatching window for quality chicks. Communication between farms is especially important. Data from early candling (days 7–9) and egg breakouts, reflecting fertility and early mortality rates, should guide actionable steps. Effective collaboration and data exchange between Parent Stock farms and hatcheries are essential for success. Since each genetic line has distinct heat production, shell characteristics, and requirements, tailored incubation programmes are necessary. Upon arrival at the hatchery, continue storing the eggs at the desired temperature and humidity. Disinfection can be repeated using the same farm rules. However, it is not necessary if the on farm disinfection was effectively administered. IN THE HATCHERY MANAGEMENT GUIDE "HATCHERY"
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