This document discusses chick grading procedures at hatcheries and farms. It describes how chicks are graded at hatcheries based on sex, quality parameters like activity level, down/appearance, eyes, legs, and weight. Chicks are classified into grades A, B, C based on weight and abnormalities. Grading is also done at farms to separate low and high weight chicks. Sexing methods like vent and feather sexing are outlined. The advantages of grading include providing quality chicks and uniform flocks. Proper packing and recording of data is also emphasized.