With population growth and increasing demand for protein products, the poultry industry has become a crucial pillar of ensuring food security in the country. Meanwhile, the supply of high-quality and resilient day-old chicks has a direct impact on the performance of broiler and layer farms. The “Largest Grandparent Poultry Farm and Day-Old Chick Production Facility in Khoshab” is a national and strategic project designed to meet domestic demand and expand the country’s export capacity. This farm will be built in the industrial park of Khoshab city and, by utilizing state-of-the-art technical knowledge and advanced infrastructure, will play an important role in supplying the country’s chicken meat and egg production chain.

Necessity and Importance of the Project

Iran is one of the largest producers of chicken meat in the region, but the supply of high-quality day-old chicks has always been a major challenge for the industry. The dependence of some farms on imports of day-old chicks and price fluctuations have created numerous problems for producers. In this situation, the construction of a large and modern farm for the production of resistant, healthy, and standard day-old chicks not only meets domestic demand but also enables the expansion of exports to countries in the region.

Benefits of Implementing this Project:

1. Reducing dependence on imports of day-old chicks and meeting the needs of domestic farms

2. Increasing the productivity of the poultry industry through the production of resistant and standard chicks

3. Creating sustainable employment in the Khoshab region and promoting local economic development

4. Increasing Iran’s competitiveness in regional and international markets
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5. Improving the country’s food security and reducing fluctuations in the chicken and egg market

Project Goals

Short-term goals:
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1. Establish a modern and industrial complex for raising breeder hens

2. Equip the farm with advanced environmental control and sanitary systems
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3. Produce day-old chicks with improved breeds that are resistant to diseases

4. Establish a quality control laboratory and genetic management systems to improve the performance of breeder flocks

Long-Term Goals:

1. Supply approximately 30% of the domestic demand for day-old chicks

2. Expand the export capacity of day-old chicks to countries in the region such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and other Persian Gulf countries

3. Reduce the production costs of chicken meat and eggs by increasing the quality of the produced chicks

4. Create a sustainable production chain including a breeder hen farm, hatchery unit, and dedicated feed production plant

5. Participate in breeding research and development of new poultry strains to improve performance and reduce feed consumption

Process Project Technical Specifications

​​​​​​​Production Capacity:
​​​​​More than 500,000 breeder hens per cycle.
Annual production of approximately 100 million day-old chicks.

Project Infrastructure:
1. Land required: Over 20 hectares of land in Khoshab Industrial Park

2. Breeding halls: Several halls equipped with intelligent ventilation, heating, and cooling systems

3. Hatchery units: With high production capacity and using advanced hatchery equipment

4. Genetics and quality control laboratory: To monitor health and improve the breed characteristics of breeder hens

5. Management and training section: To train specialized personnel in the field of poultry management

Technologies Used

1. Automation Systems: Use of automated systems to control temperature, humidity, and ventilation in the breeding halls

2. Advanced Hatchery Equipment: These devices provide optimal conditions for embryo development with high precision

3. Intelligent Management: Use of management software to monitor the performance of breeder hens and chicks

4. Environmental Technologies: Air purification and waste management systems to reduce pollution

Day-Old Chick Production Process
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The production of day-old chicks is a multi-stage process that extends from the selection of breeder hens to the transfer of chicks to the market.

1. Selection and Raising of Breeder Hens:
* Selection of high-performance breeds with suitable genetic resistance and superior production efficiency
* Raising breeder hens under fully standardized and monitored conditions
* Adjusting nutritional and health programs to improve the quality of fertile eggs

2. Collection and Storage of Fertile Eggs:
* Daily collection of fertile eggs from breeder hen halls
* Storage under standard temperature and humidity conditions to maintain hatchability

3. Hatching Process:
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* Placing fertile eggs in incubators and hatchers
* Controlling temperature, humidity, and ventilation to increase the percentage of hatchability
* Monitoring the health and quality of chicks before being transferred to the market
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4. Transfer and Distribution of Day-Old Chicks:
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* Standard packaging and transportation of chicks to broiler and layer farms
* Providing quality assurance to ensure the health and proper performance of the chicks

Market Analysis and Competition

Given the increasing demand for poultry meat and eggs, the production of day-old chicks is of particular importance. Currently, many domestic farms are reliant on a limited number of domestic producers or on imports. This dependency creates problems such as price fluctuations and health restrictions.

Competitive Advantages of Farm Khoshab:

1. Utilizing improved and disease-resistant breeds

2. Increasing production capacity and meeting domestic and export demands

3. Employing advanced chick hatching technologies and reducing losses

4. Implementing rigorous quality control and health monitoring to increase the efficiency of produced chicks

Economic and Employment Benefits:

1. Direct employment for over 100 people in production, incubation, and management departments.

2. Indirect employment for over 500 people in transportation, distribution, and sales departments.
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3. Increased efficiency in the country’s poultry industry and reduced production costs.

4. Maintaining and strengthening Iran’s position in regional markets.

Challenges and Solutions:

1. Disease Control: Establishing standard quarantine facilities and rigorous monitoring of flock health.

2. Supply of Feed Ingredients: Producing a portion of poultry feed within the domestic supply chain.
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3. Market Fluctuations: Entering into stable contracts with domestic and foreign producers.

Conclusion:

The “Largest Mother Hen and Day-Old Chick Farm in Khoshab” project is one of the most significant steps in the development of Iran’s poultry industry. With the construction of this farm, the production capacity of day-old chicks will increase significantly, and domestic demand will be fully met. Furthermore, the country’s export capacity will be strengthened, and Iran can become one of the largest exporters in the region in the field of day-old chicks.
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1. Increased efficiency in the poultry industry
2. Creation of sustainable employment
3. Reduced dependence on imports
4. Development of exports and foreign currency earnings for the country
The implementation of this project will create a fundamental transformation in Iran’s poultry industry and will strengthen the country’s food security more than ever.