Hatch Window/Transportation
The hatch window in the broiler industry, the time between the first and last chick hatching, causes weight discrepancies of 20-30% due to earlier-hatched chicks starving. This disparity persists post-hatching, resulting in a productivity decrease of about 15-20%. Long transport distances and extended hatch windows also induce motion sickness, compromising immunity and necessitating excessive antibiotic use.