





Chick Crate
Safe & Ventilated Day-Old Chick Transport for Africa
Ensure the safe transport of your day-old chicks with the Poltek Chick Crate. Specifically designed for transporting vulnerable young birds, this day-old chick transport box provides excellent ventilation and secure containment. Built tough for African conditions, it’s essential equipment for hatcheries, breeders, and farms transporting chicks across Africa.
- Key Features
- Benefits Summary
- Ideal Applications
- Specifications
- Available Parts
- Additional information
Key Features
- Optimized for Day-Old Chicks: Sized and designed for the safe, secure transport of newly hatched chicks.
- Superior Ventilation: Features numerous openings on all sides and bottom for maximum airflow, critical for preventing overheating.
- Anti-Slip Floor: Textured base ensures chicks have stable footing, reducing injury risk during transport.
- Durable Plastic Construction: Made from high-quality, resilient plastic suitable for repeated use and cleaning in demanding African environments.
- Secure Stacking: Designed for stable stacking to maximize transport capacity from hatchery to farm.
- Easy Handling: Incorporates comfortable handholds for easy carrying and loading/unloading.
- Easy to Clean & Disinfect: Smooth surfaces allow for thorough sanitation between batches, vital for chick health.
- Optional Extras: Include Crate Dividers to divide the crate into compartments holding up to 25 day-old chicks each, allowing organized and safer transport of multiple batches, as well as an easy clip-on Lid to secure the top to prevent chicks from escaping while maintaining ventilation.
Transporting day-old chicks demands specialized containers that address their delicate needs. The Poltek Chick Crate is purpose-built for this vital role within the African context. Its standout feature is extensive ventilation, ensuring continuous airflow to prevent dangerous heat buildup, risks especially critical in warm climates. The crate also includes an anti-slip floor, providing stable footing to reduce injury risk during transit. Secure containment without sharp edges further protects the chicks. Constructed from durable plastic, the crate withstands repeated journeys and rigorous cleaning protocols common in African hatcheries and farms, ensuring long-lasting reliability. Stable stacking allows maximum chick transport per vehicle, optimizing logistics, while ergonomic handling features facilitate efficient loading and unloading. Optional extras include Crate Dividers that section the crate into compartments, each capable of safely holding up to 25 day-old chicks, and an easy clip-on Lid that securely fastens the crate while maintaining ventilation. This crate is an indispensable tool for any hatchery or farm committed to safely moving day-old chicks, ensuring they arrive healthy and strong.
Benefits Summary
- Provides safe, secure transport specifically for day-old chicks.
- Excellent ventilation prevents overheating during transit.
- Anti-slip floor provides stable footing and reduces injuries.
- Durable construction ensures long life in African use.
- Stable stacking optimizes transport efficiency.
- Easy to handle and clean for operational convenience.
- Optional dividers and clip-on lid for enhanced transport security.
- Essential for hatcheries and farms across Africa.
Ideal Applications
- Transporting day-old chicks from hatchery to farm.
- Moving small or large batches of young birds.
- Essential equipment for hatcheries and poultry farms sending or receiving chicks throughout Africa.
Specifications
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Product Code/s |
PLT-024CM |
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Type |
Day-Old Chick Transport Crate / Chick Box |
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Material |
UV-Stabilized, High-Quality Durable plastic |
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Dimensions |
Internal: Length 495mm, Width 430mm, Height 115mm |
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External: Length 525mm, Width 460mm, Height 135mm |
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Weight |
1.27kg (Crate), 0.40kg (Lid), 0.15kg (Divider) |
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Capacity |
100 day old chicks |
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Carrying Capacity |
12kg |
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Stackability |
15 High |
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Colour |
Available in a variety of colours |
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Key Features |
High Ventilation, Secure Containment, Stackable, Easy Handling |
Available Parts
Additional information
| Carrying Capacity | 12kg |
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| Stackability | 15 High |
| Material | Virgin/Recycled – HDPE |
| Weight | 1.27kg |
| Lid Weight | 0.40kg |
| Divider Weight | 0.15kg |



