06/30/2026
One month officially completed!! 🎉
I’ve already learned so much, and I’m excited to continue learning throughout the rest of my internship. Over the past month, I’ve had the opportunity to visit several farms alongside different flock advisors, where I’ve learned how to perform bird weights, head counts, gait scores, feed inventory checks, generator tests, and much more.
One of the coolest parts of this experience has been getting to see chickens at every stage of growth, from chicks freshly out of the egg at the hatchery to 7-week-old birds being prepared for hand-off to the plant. It’s been incredible to see the entire production process come together and gain a better understanding of each stage.
I also spent a week visiting several of Perdue’s hatcheries across North and South Carolina, where I gained valuable insight into the hatchery side of the operation. Along the way, I’ve had the chance to meet some of the LMTs at the feed mill and other complexes, which has been a great experience.
I’ve also begun working on my summer project, which focuses on helping determine the optimal temperature settings for the new placement trucks my complex is implementing.
Additionally, I got the chance to attend 2 conferences representing Perdue alongside individuals from other poultry companies.
It’s hard to believe there’s only a month and a half left. I know I’m going to be sad when the summer comes to an end, but I’m looking forward to making the most of every opportunity these next few weeks have to offer!
