On-farm hatching in organic and low-input outdoor farms (PPILOW Practice Abstract)

{Tool} On-farm hatching in organic and low-input outdoor farms (PPILOW Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Collin, Anne; Travel, Angélique and Pluschke, Helen. Issuing Organisation(s): INRAE - National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment. (2024)

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Summary in the original language of the document

The tool proposes an alternative to transport of one-day chicks from hatchery to farm by delivering 18-day incubated eggs and concluding the incubation on farm.
In this way, feed and water are directly available for newly hatched chicks, reducing risks of weight loss and dehydration limiting stress from manipulation and transport. Improvement of chick quality scores and animal welfare has been observed on-farm.
Well-insulated chick facilities, specific equipment and constant monitoring and regulation of environmental temperatures are essential to implement this practice.
Order 18-day old vaccinated eggs from the hatchery or perform mandatory vaccination on-farm on day one.

Summary translation

Cet outil propose une alternative au transport de poussins d'un jour du couvoir à la ferme en livrant des œufs incubés à 18 jours et en terminant l'incubation à la ferme.
De cette manière, l'eau et la nourriture sont directement disponibles pour les poussins nouvellement éclos, ce qui réduit les risques de perte de poids et de déshydratation et limite le stress lié à la manipulation et au transport. Une amélioration de la qualité des poussins et du bien-être des animaux a été observée dans l'exploitation.
Pour mettre en œuvre cette pratique, il est essentiel de disposer d'installations bien isolées pour les poussins, d'équipements spécifiques, d'une surveillance et d'une régulation constantes des températures ambiantes.
La vaccination obligatoire peut soit être faite au couvoir sur les œufs de 18 jours soit à la ferme dès l'éclosion.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Improve chick welfare with on-farm hatching
What problem does the tool address?:	The transport of small batches of one-day chicks from the hatchery to the organic farm can cause stress and dehydration due to delay before feed and water supply.
What solution does the tool offer?:	Deliver 18-day incubated eggs and conclude the incubation on farm. Feed and water are directly available for newly hatched chicks, reducing risks of weight loss and dehydration and limiting stress from manipulation and transport.
Country:	France
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	On-farm hatching, one-day old chicks, slow-growing breeds, organic and outdoor production systems
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English animal welfare http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_443 English transport of animals http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_32612 English hatching http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3504 English broiler chickens http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_9435 English feeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2838 English nutrition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_49892
Subjects:	Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry
Research affiliation:	France > ITAVI Germany > Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries - VTI European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge European Union > Horizon 2020 > PPilow France > INRAe - Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	816172
Related Links:	http://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/53693, https://ppilow.eu/, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/45963
Project ID:	ofk
Deposited By:	Associazione Italiana per l'Agricoltura Biologica, AIAB
ID Code:	53693
Deposited On:	14 Aug 2024 06:55
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2024 06:55
Document Language:	English
Status:	Published

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