Producers Role

Good husbandry and routines are essential to protect your investment. However this time
can be dramatically reduced with a good routine and by installing a farm packer and automatic opening & closing pop holes. Our Field Support gives all new producers full training throughout to ensure they are fully conversant with a routine and our system.

Work Involved

Daily Routine

• Open pop holes (unless automated)
• Check feed and water systems
• Check bird systems
• Check time clocks
• Check temperatures
• Collect floor eggs at least twice daily
• Collect all eggs off belts (morning hours only)
• Keep house clean and tidy
• Record production data daily and update your
   computer records once a week

Periodic

• Grass in paddocks should be kept short by cutting
   or grazing
• Alternate access to paddocks every six weeks
• Prevent electric fence from shorting on long grass
• Lay bait to prevent vermin infestation
• Clean drinkers weekly
• Check for redmite and treat as necessary
• Check for fly activity and treat as necessary
• Maintain litter
• Weigh eggs
• Weigh birds