White Poultry Chick Transport Crate 68 x 49 x 16 cm

Product Overview

This white poultry chick transport crate is a low, wide turnover basket built to move day-old and young birds between hatchery, farm and grow-out house. The image prints its working size at 68 cm long, 49 cm wide and only 16 cm high, with a crate weight of 1911 g. The low wall height keeps young chicks from piling up when the crate tips or bumps, while the long rectangular footprint gives enough floor space for a comfortable load of small birds. Inside, fixed dividers split the floor into four compartments, so birds from different batches do not mix during transport.

Vertical slit vents run along every long side and short side, giving the chicks fresh air even when crates are stacked on a truck. The product label, poultry chick transport crate, confirms it is used for chicken, duck and goose chicks. The smooth white plastic shows droppings easily, so staff can tell at a glance which crate needs washing before it goes back into service.

Key Features and Benefits

• 68 x 49 x 16 cm footprint - the low wide shape fits truck racks and hatchery trolleys, and keeps bird piles short during bumpy trips.
• 1911 g light body - one person lifts and stacks the loaded crate without help, which speeds up hatchery dispatch.
• Four divided compartments - internal walls separate batches, so chicks from different breeder flocks stay identifiable.
• Vertical slit ventilation - side slots bring air through the whole stack of crates without letting birds escape or drafts in directly.
• Low 16 cm wall height - short walls reduce the risk of chicks smothering in corners, which is the main risk with young birds on the move.
• Smooth white finish - light plastic shows dirt and lets wash-down staff inspect cleanliness quickly between loads.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: Poultry chick transport crate, white
• External length: 68 cm
• External width: 49 cm
• External height: 16 cm
• Crate weight: 1911 g
• Structure: four internal compartments, vertical slit vent walls, reinforced rim
• Application: transport of chicken, duck and goose chicks

Materials and Quality

The crate is molded in one piece from rigid plastic, with the divider walls and the vent slits formed during the same molding cycle. The rim around the top is thicker than the walls, because this is where neighboring crates stack and where operators carry the basket. The vent slits are narrow enough that day-old chicks cannot push their heads through, but open enough to keep air moving when several crates are stacked close together on a lorry.

Before shipment, each crate is checked for level rim, straight dividers and smooth edges. A divider that sits crooked reduces compartment space unevenly, and a rough slit edge can catch downy feathers, so both points are inspected on every batch.

How to Use and Maintain

Open the crate on a flat surface, count chicks into each divided compartment to the density recommended for day-old transport, then stack crates carefully on the truck. Do not stack higher than hatchery transport guidance allows, because heat builds up fast under extra layers. After delivery, tip the droppings out, wash the inside and outside with clean water, and stand the crate on its edge to dry before stacking empty. Keep crates under cover when not in use, and retire any basket that cracks along the rim. A cracked rim looks small at first, but it can fail under a full stack on the next hot delivery day.

Applications

This white chick crate suits hatcheries that ship day-old chicks to broiler farms, duck farms and goose farms in the same week. The four compartments let one truck carry several customer orders without mixing flocks, and the vented sides keep young birds breathing through long road journeys. Resellers and equipment traders stock the crate as a standard hatchery item, because every chick order needs baskets to move the birds in and out.

Because the same crate works for chicks, ducklings and goslings, distributors can sell one SKU to three different customer groups. The white color also reads clean in hatchery photos and catalog images, which helps buyers see the divider layout clearly before ordering. Hatchery equipment traders often stock a few spare crates, because a cracked rim during delivery costs more than keeping backups on the shelf.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding, drinking and transport equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this crate, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many day-old chicks fit in one crate?

Capacity depends on chick breed and season, and should follow your local hatchery transport guidance. The four compartments let you split the count evenly, so each section carries the same small batch.

Q2: Can these crates be stacked when loaded with chicks?

Yes, the reinforced rim supports stacking, but keep to the recommended stack height. Over-stacking traps heat under the top crates, which is the main cause of stress during chick transport.

Q3: Is this crate suitable for older birds?

The 16 cm low wall is designed for day-old and young chicks. Half-grown growers need a taller transport basket, so tell us the bird age and we will point you to the right product.

Q4: Do you offer this crate in other colors?

Yes, besides the white version we offer the same chick transport crate in bright yellow. The dimensions and compartment layout are identical, so both colors work in the same fleet.