AHCPLY308 — Set up sheds for placement of poultry

1 Prepare to work in poultry shed

• 1.1Identify and follow personal hygiene and other biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a poultry farm or facility
• 1.2Identify activities to be undertaken from work program and/or supervisor
• 1.3Identify age, quantity and housing requirements of poultry being transferred to shed
• 1.4Identify health and safety hazards, and assess and control risks
• 1.5Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for preparing the shed and placing the poultry

2 Check and maintain shed and equipment

• 2.1Apply biosecurity procedures to minimise entry of pathogens into poultry shed via own activities and equipment being introduced in shed
• 2.2Check shed and work surfaces are clean and sanitised
• 2.3Check tools and equipment are operational, clean and sanitised
• 2.4Check pest, vermin and/or predator controls are in place, and adjust as required
• 2.5Check lights, time switches and other shed equipment are operational

3 Prepare shed

• 3.1Prepare poultry floor surface according to incoming poultry requirements, ensuring it is clean and dry
• 3.2Set up feeders, drinkers, temperature, ventilation and other equipment in shed according to incoming poultry requirements
• 3.3Ensure that bird barriers and/or brooder curtains are in place and operating if required
• 3.4Check and adjust watering, feeding, ventilation and temperature control systems
• 3.5Check and adjust lighting equipment and programs according to poultry age
• 3.6Test alarm systems and time switches
• 3.7Install additional drinkers and feeders, or lay paper and spread feed on it as required
• 3.8Complete records and report issues as required

4 Place poultry

• 4.1Ensure shed temperature, ventilation and floor surfaces meet the requirements of incoming poultry
• 4.2Check incoming poultry health indicators according to enterprise requirements
• 4.3Transfer poultry safely from existing containers/crates into appropriate housing, using safe manual handling and low stress bird handling techniques
• 4.4Check poultry behaviour and health regularly after placement according to enterprise animal welfare procedures
• 4.5Check feed, water and shed conditions after placement meet poultry needs
• 4.6Clean and sanitise crates and/or equipment as required
• 4.7Dispose of waste according to enterprise biosecurity and environmental procedures
• 4.8Complete records and report issues as required

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