On-farm hatching

The optimal start

It is widely accepted that it is important to provide the best conditions possible for the day old chicks when they arrive at the farm. To fully realize the genetic potential of modern broilers, a good start is even more critical in the future. However, the broilers’ life starts the moment it emerges from the egg, days before the farmer can start caring for it. In 2004, Vencomatic developed the solution for the optimal start by combining the hatching and brooding phase on the farm. On-farm hatching fulfils the three basic needs of a chick from the start: food, water and fresh air.

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On-farm hatching

Patio

Vencomatics’ Patio system currently accommodates about 25 million bird places worldwide. On-farm hatching is a standard feature in the Patio system, ensuring direct feed and water access for all broilers directly post-hatch. The system provides a perfect environment for birds from hatching until the end of the growing period. The daily operation of the Patio system is facilitated by highly automated functions.

X-Treck

In 2004 Vencomatic started combining the last phase of incubation and hatching of broilers on the farm. In 2006 Vencomatic introduced the Patio system in which on-farm hatching is integrated as a standard. With the X-Treck on-farm hatching will also be possible in floor houses.

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Contact dermatitis, both on the foot pads and hocks, is a well-known health issue in broilers. Less is known about contact dermatitis in broiler breeders, however, although they have many risk factors for developing leg health problems in common with broilers.

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