4.1 Ready for market

Much time, work and money has gone into farming a flock to reach this point of their life. The main objective is to ensure minimal mortality during the catching, handling and transporting process to the market. Handling, Transporting and Holding at Market

1. Always handle chicken with care as seen in the photo.

2. NEVER LEAVE BIRDS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

3. Ensure sufficient ventilation is provided during transportation to market.

4. Chickens should not be without feed for more than 8 hours.

5. Provide water whenever possible during transport and at the market.

4.2 Shed Clean-out

Shed clean-outs are a critical part of strong biosecurity management. It is highly recommended to clean-out and disinfect sheds between flocks. Once a flock has been fully removed from a shed, cleaning should begin. Below is the recommended cleaning procedure for a broiler shed:

1. Completely remove or pile litter in the centre of shed for a 14-day composting period.

2. Brush and remove dust and spider webs inside the shed.

3. Dry clean any equipment that cannot be washed with water (e.g. Electrical cables and lights etc.).

4. Remove all feeding and drinking equipment for washing with detergent. Be careful to check detergents are compatible with equipment manufacture requirements.

5. Once carefully scrubbed and cleaned, hang equipment to dry in an allocated area under shade with good air flow. NEVER DRY EQUIPMENT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. This will degrade the plastic over time.