The Effect of Egg Storage Positioning on Hatching, Growth Performance, Carcass, and Welfare Traits in Broiler Chickens
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Broiler, Storage, Growth, Carcass, WelfareAbstract
This study investigated the effect of egg storage positioning on hatching, growth, carcass, and welfare traits in broiler chickens. A total 90 eggs of broiler breeders at 33 wk were used. The experimental groups consisted of eggs stored with either the broad end-up (BEU) or the narrow end-up (NEU) for 7 d. Each group consisted of with 45 eggs. The average temperature and humidity of the storage room was 20 o C and 70%, respectively. The average egg weight before storage was 59.49±0.43 (g) and 61.00±0.43 (g) for BEU and NEU, respectively. However, the mean values for the egg weight after storage was 59.10±0.42 (g) for BEU and 60.53±0.42 (g) for NEU. The hatchability of fertile eggs was 97.56 % for NEU and 97.67 % for BEU. While the hatchability of set eggs was 93.33% for BEU and 88.89% for NEU. The FI, FCR, BW, BWG, TI and NOI did not significantly vary between the groups (P>0.05). While the CCY was significantly higher in BEU, the SP-W was significantly higher in NEU (P<0.05). The BR nearly reached a significant level, higher in BEU than in NEU (P=0.057). The temperature of the footpad nearly reached a significant level, higher in BEU compared to NEU (P=0.058). Storing eggs with the NEU may have the potential to reduce stress and fear in broiler chickens.
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