Bangladesh Agricultural University,Mymensingh.Bangladesh MS in poultry science

1. Preparation of Chick
Transportation
Md. Jakir Hossain
Id: 19PS JJ-23 M
Department of Poultry Science
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2. chick
Alive and mobile being
Fragile skeleton
Cover with down(poor isolation capacity)
Weight: hen chick(35-40g),turkey( 50-65g),duck(45-
50).
85% of water
Has yolk sac as a stock
Warm body:38-39 degree celcious
Susceptible to cold and extreme temperature.
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3. Transportation condition
 road quality
Suitable vehicle
Conscientious driver
Duration of trip
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4. DOC poorly regulates its body temperature
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7. Field case : 1
Low temperature
Weakness
Cold legs
Ruffle down
Higher mortality at 10 days
Increase risk of suffocation
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8. Field case : 2
High temperature
Chick laying in the boxes
Risk of suffocation
Dehydration
Humid down
weakness
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9. Other parameter
Hygrometry:55-70%
If low dehydration(loss of water
&weight)
If excess risk of respiratory infection
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10. Other parameter
Air speed: 0,05-10 m/s
If lack increase chick temperature
inadequate renewing of air
If excess dehydration and cooling
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11. In case of problem
oFind out the failure
oFollow safety procedure
oCall the farmer supposed to be supplied
oDrop of temperature: additional healing system
oRaise of temperature: opening the door.
oUnload the truck and store the trailers in a shaded
place.
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12. Transportation recommendation
oLoading should be as soon as possible after
hatching
oMinimize transport duration
oAbsence of AC Stop in mid day is prohibited
oFor long distance: feed the chick before departure
oLeave the light on the lorry(1 hr) to encourase feed
consumption
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13. Unexpected event management
oAccident : keep mobile phone
oDisplay emergency number
oFailure of temperature ,hygrometer ,AC ,keep
alarm system
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14. Daily management
oDate & times of delivery
oNumber of chick delivered(counting)
oCheck water, feed, litter
oSamples collected
oSignature of driver & customer
oCheck air conditioning system,ventilation
oCheck temperature sensor
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15. Quality of the delivery
oAccuracy of counting & sexing
oHygiene measures strictly
oSanitary certificate ,delivery order
oFeedback information from farmer
oDelivery quality chick
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16. Back to hatchery
oUnloading
oCleaning & disinfection
oPark the vehicle
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17. Recommendation
oTemperature of the room:23-28 degree celcious
oPre worming & cooling the truck
oCheck sensor : 2-3 times
oGood air circulation
oAvoid overloading
oCheck ventilation ,AC ,Humidifier
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