Live Bird Handling & Stunning Systems
If your current live bird handling system isn’t delivering the reliability, backup, or long-term support you were promised, Wrightfield offers a different approach.
We supply and integrate bespoke, high-quality live bird handling and stunning systems designed around your process — and crucially, supported well beyond installation. Our systems are engineered for modern poultry processing lines with a focus on welfare, uptime, and operational consistency, backed by responsive maintenance and dependable spares availability when you need it most.
At the core of our offering is Pro-Load, a flexible automated live bird handling system that integrates seamlessly with electrical, gas, or LAPS stunning methods, configured specifically for your line, throughput, and building constraints.
Pro-Load Live Bird Handling Systems
Flexible Live Bird Handling, Built to Integrate
Pro-Load is a modular live bird handling system designed to automate bird transfer from transport modules into the processing line with minimal stress and maximum control. It is specifically engineered to:
Integrate into Processing Lines
Seamlessly fits into new or existing poultry processing lines
Electrical Stunning Systems
Can work alongside electrical stunning equipment.
Gas & LAPS Interface
Interface with controlled atmosphere systems, or explore a no gas alternative in LAPS.
Key Benefits of Pro-Load
Flexible Design
We deliver a complete end-to-end system or integrate ProLoad into existing lines — even alongside third-party equipment.
Reduced Manual Handling
ProLoad works seamlessly with LAPS and other stunning systems to minimise manual bird handling.
Fully Automated
ProLoad automates the unloading, presentation, and reloading of bird modules, reducing manual handling and improving consistency.
Hygienic Efficiency
Designed to maintain high hygiene standards, Integrated washing and filtration systems clean modules and drawers throughout the process.
Seamless Integrationn
Fully compatible with advanced systems such as electrical, gas, and LAPS stunning, creating a smooth, continuous flow.
High Throughput
Scalable systems designed to handle capacities up to 12,000 birds per hour, ensuring your operation can stay efficient.
Pro-Load provides the foundation for an efficient, welfare-focused live bird-handling process, regardless of the stunning method selected.
Stunning Methods — An Overview
Poultry processors use different stunning methods depending on operational requirements, legislation, welfare objectives and site constraints. Wrightfield systems are designed to support all major approaches.
Electrical Stunning
A widely used method where birds are stunned electrically prior to processing. Pro-Load systems can be configured to deliver birds consistently and calmly into electrical stunning equipment.
Gas Stunning
Gas stunning systems use controlled gas mixtures to render birds unconscious. Pro-Load can be integrated to ensure smooth, low-stress bird transfer into gas stunning chambers.
LAPS
LAPS (Low Atmospheric Pressure Stunning) is a Wrightfield-manufactured, gas-free stunning method that uses controlled air-pressure reduction and offers high welfare benefits.
LAPS
Designed for Welfare, Consistency and Compliance
LAPS (Low Atmospheric Pressure Stunning) is considered one of the most humane stunning methods available. It gradually reduces air pressure within a sealed chamber, rendering birds unconscious without the use of gas.
Wrightfield offers LAPS as part of a fully engineered live bird handling and stunning solution, integrated seamlessly with Pro-Load where required.
Zero Gas Usage
No gas is required for the LAPS stunning process, saving costs and reducing your environmental footprint.
Inline Integrations
Can easily be installed and scaled into any processing or depopulation application.
Reduced Bird Stress
Birds stay in their poultry drawers throughout the stunning process.
Improved Welfare
Welfare improvements for both birds and the workforce.
Clean System
The exterior and interior of the chamber can be cleaned easily.
Sustainable
No gas supply chain issues. Only electricity is required to run LAPS.
For processors prioritising welfare leadership and long-term sustainability, LAPS represents a forward-looking alternative to traditional stunning methods.
Why Choose a Bespoke Live Bird Handling System?
What Wrightfield Delivers
Full Compatibility
Electrical, gas and LAPS stunning methods
In-House Engineering
Fabrication and project management
Seamless Integration
With existing processing lines
Long-Term Support
Service and spares availability
Full Compatibility
Electrical, gas and LAPS stunning methods
Our role is to help you select and implement the right system for your operation — today and in the future.
Modules, Transport Drawers & Hatchery Crates
Live Bird Containment Solutions Designed for Welfare, Handling & Integration
Wrightfield supplies modules, transport drawers and hatchery crates designed to support safe, efficient and welfare-focused live bird handling across poultry processing and hatchery operations.
Each solution is engineered to work as part of a wider live bird handling system, ensuring compatibility with automation, unloading, Pro-Load integration and downstream stunning or processing equipment.
Live Bird Transport Modules
Built for Modern Poultry Processing
Live bird transport modules form the backbone of efficient poultry logistics. Wrightfield modules are designed to protect bird welfare during transport while enabling fast, controlled unloading at the processing facility.
Support high-throughput operations
Integrate with automated unloading systems
Maintain structural integrity
Chicken Transport Drawers
For Controlled, Gentle Bird Handling
Chicken transport drawers play a critical role in maintaining bird welfare from loading through to processing. Wrightfield drawers are designed to enable smooth, low-stress unloading, particularly when used as part of an automated live-bird handling system.
Gentle bird release
Consistent alignment for automation
Easy cleaning and maintenance
Hatchery Crates
Designed for Chick Welfare and Handling Efficiency
Hatchery crates require a different approach to live bird containment, with a strong emphasis on protection, ventilation and careful handling of young chicks.
Safe chick transport
Efficient hatchery workflows
Integration with automated handling systems
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