Poultry Arrival Processing Checklist
A poultry arrival processing checklist for receiving new birds, checking them and getting them settled. Producers use it to catch problems early and keep records.
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What is on this checklist
- Isolation or arrival area ready
- Paperwork matches the shipment
- Birds counted
- Health and condition checked
- Dead or injured birds recorded
- Birds given water and feed
- Vaccine or treatment steps recorded
- Birds banded or identified
- Source and date logged
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA APHIS and eXtension.
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