Acts and Regulations

82-97 - Hatchery Licensing and Hatchery Supply Flock Policy

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11(1)A hatcheryman shall, in respect of a hatchery operated by him in accordance with his licence,
(a) permit the hatchery to be used only for the receiving, traying, incubating and hatching of eggs, the cleaning of equipment and the sexing, sorting and packing of chicks;
(b) permit only one species to be incubated or hatched in a hatchery room and shall hatch any species on separate days;
(c) maintain the hatchery in a sanitary condition;
(d) maintain the incubators in a sanitary condition so that the count of bacteria, coliform or mould therein does not constitute a hazard to the health of chicks;
(e) provide adequate space in the hatchery for the receiving, traying, incubating and hatching of eggs and for the cleaning of equipment, dry storage and the sexing, sorting and packing of chicks;
(f) provide at or near the hatchery adequate washing and toilet facilities for all persons employed in the hatchery;
(g) provide adequate ventilation and lighting in the hatchery;
(h) provide incubators in the hatchery that deliver the standard of heat, humidity and air circulation recommended by the manufacturer; and
(i) provide in the hatchery satisfactory means to control flies, rodents and other vermin.
11(2)The floors, walls and ceilings of every hatchery shall be of hard finish suitable for washing.