We design our products with exceptional precision to ensure maximum protection for day-old chicks during transport, delivering high-quality performance that lasts for years. Every detail is crafted with the same care we would give if we were building for our own hatchery because we believe every beginning relies on transport you can trust.

In the world of poultry farming, a chick's journey doesn’t begin at the farm—it begins the moment it leaves the hatchery. The transport phase is one of the most critical factors directly affecting the chick’s health and future growth.

Why does transport affect growth?

Consistent, healthy growth is a key indicator of chick quality. If the chick is exposed to stress or poor environmental conditions during transport, the energy meant for growth is instead used to cope or recover—leading to slower growth, reduced performance, and lower profitability.

How is performance measured?

Indicators such as feed conversion ratio, daily weight gain, and mortality rates are used to calculate the Poultry Efficiency Factor (PEF)—a key metric for assessing flock performance. The higher the PEF, the greater the productivity and return on investment.

The impact of transport on final performance

Transport doesn’t improve chick quality—but it can certainly compromise it. Maintaining a stable thermal environment inside the transport vehicle is crucial. When chicks are calm and under ideal conditions, they conserve energy for growth instead of spending it on heating or cooling themselves.

What should be avoided?

• Excessive cold forces chicks to burn yolk nutrients for warmth, reducing growth potential.
• Excessive heat causes panting and yolk moisture loss, disturbing thermal balance and possibly leading to mortality.
• Poor ventilation during loading or unloading can cause suffocation, especially in the center of transport crates—even in cool weather.

The outcome?

Poor transport = Stressed chicks = Lower performance = Potential losses.

However, when chicks are transported in a climate-controlled, well-ventilated environment, they arrive healthy, ready to grow, and perform at their best.

Tip: Don’t treat transport as just another step—see it as the real start of the production cycle.

Want to learn more about smart transport systems designed to safeguard chick welfare? Get in touch with us today.