Egg intake automation

Critical link between breeder farm and hatchery

The quality of every chick starts long before incubation. Fertilised hatching eggs are produced on breeder farms, collected, sorted and transported to the hatchery, where they are inspected, graded, set and incubated. Every step in this process influences hatchability, chick quality and ultimately the performance of the next generation of birds.

Reliable processes.
Better hatch results.

By automating loading, inspection, grading and point-down setting, hatcheries can achieve more consistent performance while reducing labour dependency.

One platform, four capacity levels

Whether you are taking your first step into hatchery automation with the Prinzen Setter Line 50 or maximising throughput with the Prinzen Setter Line 125- 250, each line helps create a consistent, efficient and data-driven egg intake process.
Every PSL solution follows the same process philosophy of the egg intake process:
Loading → Inspection → Grading → Point-Down Setting → Setter Tray Transfer → Incubation → DOC

Across all models, hatcheries benefit from:

High point-down setting accuracy
Reduced manual labour
Consistent egg handling
Improved hatchability potential
Enhanced chick quality
Reliable and repeatable processes
Scalability for future growth

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Prinzen Setter Line 50

A practical first step into hatchery automation.

Up to 18,000 eggs/hour
Up to 0.5M eggs/week
99.7% point-down setting with Ovoset Comfort+
System Loader 50
Optional candling
Compact footprint

Ideal for small to medium-sized hatcheries starting their automation journey.

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Prinzen Setter Line 80

Increased capacity and flexibility, connecting loading, inspection, grading and point-down setting into a single automated workflow.

Up to 30,000 eggs/hour
Up to 1M eggs/week
99.7% point-down setting with Ovoset Pro
System Loader Transfer
Ovograder
Weight data with 0.5 g precision
Optional candling and trolley loading

Ideal for growing hatcheries seeking increased capacity and operational efficiency.

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Prinzen Setter Line 125 - 250

High-capacity automation with data insights through Meggsius Select for hatchery.

PSL 125: up to 45,000 eggs/hour, up to 1.5M eggs/week
PSL 250: up to 90,000 eggs/hour, up to 3M eggs/week
99.7% point-down setting with Ovoset Pro
Meggsius Select for hatchery
Volume, weight and quality data
Automated inspection of dirt, cracks, length, width and volume

Ideal for large hatcheries and integrators seeking quality control, data insight and predictable performance at scale.

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Prinzen Setter Line Tray-to-Tray

High-capacity transfer from transport trays to setter trays.

Up to 45,000 eggs/hour, depending on tray combination
Fully automated tray-to-tray transfer
Gentle handling and transfer
Compact and open design
Minimal manual touchpoints

Best for hatcheries requiring efficient conversion between tray types with minimal handling.

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Points down setting (drawing) (landscape)

Correct egg orientation is essential for successful incubation.

Eggs positioned incorrectly have a significantly lower chance of successful hatch.
Consistent point-down setting improves hatchability and chick quality.
Automated processes eliminate variability caused by manual handling.
Accurate egg positioning helps unlock the full genetic potential of the flock.

The Prinzen Setter Line delivers industry-leading point-down setting accuracy of up to 99.7%, creating a reliable foundation for incubation success.

More accurate egg orientation. More sellable chicks. Greater hatchery profitability.

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