Licence to operate a hatchery: Step 2. Eligibility requirements

A primary breeding flock of commercial poultry, or a flock that is descended from a such a flock, that produces eggs or chicks that are supplied to a hatchery.

Poultry that are used for the production of meat, poultry products or by-products – including balut – for human consumption or for breeding to produce commercial poultry, but does not include poultry that are kept for any other reason, including poultry that are kept, bred or sold as pets or for use in shows, races, exhibitions or competitions.