Chicken Standards
BREEDER LAYER EGGS Version 5.1 (modified)
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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)
Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification
New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to
Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before
Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard
Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.
CL.BE.1
It is recommended that eggs are collected using an automated nest box system
CL.BE.2
Egg collecting staff must sanitise their hands prior to handling eggs and between handling floor eggs and nest eggs
CL.BE.3
All eggs found to be cracked, defective or dirty must be identified and rejected. These eggs must be kept separate from clean eggs
CL.BE.4
Eggs must be collected at minimum frequencies
How you will be measured
CL.BE.4.a
CL.BE.4.b
CL.BE.4.c
CL.BE.5
All eggs selected for hatching must be placed in clean, dry trays and placed into suitable storage rooms as soon as possible
How you will be measured
CL.BE.5.a
CL.BE.6
Hatching eggs must be marked with a black mark using an indelible pen
CL.BE.7
Each trolley must be marked with the breeder farm and date laid
CL.BE.8
Egg collection records must be kept
How you will be measured
CL.BE.8.a
Egg collection records
