Brood and grow young birds

This standard covers the brooding and growing of young birds. The brooding and growing of birds will involve the monitoring and maintenance of the appropriate environmental conditions, the correct handling of the birds and the monitoring of bird growth. When working with livestock or machinery you should be trained and hold current certification, where required. This standard is suitable for those involved in brooding and growing young birds.

1. be aware of hazards associated with the activity to be carried out

   2. wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)

   3. select, prepare, use and maintain the required tools, equipment

   and materials, safely and correctly

   4. check that brooding/growing areas and environmental conditions

   are suitable for the reception of young birds

   5. maintain brooding/growing areas and environment, in accordance

   with instructions

   6. move young birds to the brooding/growing areas in the required

   numbers, to maintain their health and welfare

   7. check the environmental conditions, in accordance with

   instructions

   8. monitor and replenish food and water supplies for the young birds,

   when required

   9. monitor young birds' behaviour and take the appropriate actions to

   promote their health and well-being

   10. remove and deal with sick or damaged birds in the correct way

   11. check, as instructed, that the growth of young birds meets

   production targets and report any issues, in accordance with

   instructions

   12. maintain communication with colleagues and others involved in

   your work

   13. maintain hygiene and bio-security, in accordance with

   instructions

   14. process waste safely and correctly, in accordance with

   instructions

   15. carry out all work in accordance with relevant environmental and

   health and safety legislation, animal health and welfare legislation,

   risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and business

   policies

   16. complete records as required by relevant legislation and the

   business

1. the hazards associated with brooding and growing young birds

   2. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)

   suitable for the activity

   3. the types of tools, equipment and materials required and how to

   prepare, use, maintain and store them safely and correctly

   4. the environmental conditions required to optimise growth and

   health and welfare

   5. the correct litter conditions for brooding/growing young birds

   6. how young birds should be handled and the requirements of

   relevant welfare codes in relation to the movement of young birds

   7. the requirements for food and water supply and how these are

   maintained

   8. the indicators of health and the methods for identifying and

   dealing with sick or damaged birds, including procedures for

   humane culling

   9. the types of problems with the brooding/growing of young birds

   and the correct actions to take, within the limits of your

   responsibility

   10. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved

   in, or affected by, your work and the best way to do this

   11. the hygiene and bio-security requirements in relation to brooding

   and growing young birds

   12. the importance of meeting relevant food safety and industry

   quality assurance standards

   13. how to process the different types of waste produced by the

   activity, including carcasses

   14. your responsibilities for the welfare of birds under relevant animal

   health and welfare legislation and codes of practice

   15. your responsibilities under relevant environmental and health and

   safety legislation, codes of practice and business policies

   16. the methods of stock control, record keeping and reporting used

   by the business

Instructions: verbal or written