On-farm hatching in organic and low-input outdoor farms (PPILOW Practice Abstract)
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.
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.
Auteur: Anne Collin (INRAE)
Autres autheurs: Angélique Travel (ACTA - ITAVI), Helen Pluschke
Organisation: INRAE - National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment
Autres organisations: https://ppilow.eu
Année: 2024
Type: Pratiques
Texte intégral disponible à l'adresse: https://orgprints.org/id/eprint/53693/8/PPILOW%20Practice%20abstract%20-%20On-Farm%20Hatching_en.pdf
Langue: English