Poultry Handling Facility Design Guide
A poultry handling facility design guide for planning catch pens, ramps and loading areas that reduce stress and injury. Producers use it to plan layout.
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The steps on this page
- Plan the flow from house to truck
- Make surfaces non-slip
- Avoid sharp edges and gaps
- Provide good lighting
- Plan for ventilation in holding areas
- Plan safe space for workers
- Plan for cleaning and drainage
- Ask for extension design help
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
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 eXtension and OSHA.
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