Frozen Spent Hen (Whole Hen) – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group supplies whole frozen spent hens to importers, wholesalers and distributors in West Africa, in full 40ft reefer containers. A spent hen is a laying hen at the end of its laying cycle. Its meat is firmer than broiler chicken and it suits long cooking. The product comes from EU-approved plants: whole hen, eviscerated, without head, feet or giblets, 8 to 11 birds per 10 kg carton. A halal certificate is available on request, for the full container. The plant identification mark is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Frozen spent hen, whole, eviscerated, without head, feet or giblets |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | 8 to 11 birds per 10 kg carton |
| Grade | Stated in each offer |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg carton, bulk in a bag; individually wrapped (IWP) on request |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | Full 40ft reefer at -18 °C · About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plant |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 12 to 18 months at -18 °C, depending on the producer |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Halal certificate on request ; Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Halal and minimum order | Halal certificate available on request, for the full container · One full container |
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What you are buying
- The bird: a whole laying hen at the end of lay (spent hen, "poule de réforme"), eviscerated, without head, feet or giblets.
- Spent hen or chicken: broiler chicken is slaughtered young; a spent hen is older, smaller and firmer. It is cooked in stews, soups or braised.
- Size: 8 to 11 birds per 10 kg carton.
- Presentation: bulk in a bag inside the carton. Individually wrapped (IWP) hens are available on request.
- Light or heavy hen: the standard offer is the light (layer) hen. Whole heavy hens are available on request, depending on supply.
Specifications
| Product | Frozen spent hen, whole, eviscerated, without head, feet or giblets |
|---|---|
| Size | 8 to 11 birds per 10 kg carton |
| Grade | Stated in each offer |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plant |
| Identification mark | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Packing | 10 kg carton, bulk in a bag; individually wrapped (IWP) on request |
| Container | Full 40ft reefer at -18 °C |
| Tonnage per 40ft | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Shelf life | 12 to 18 months at -18 °C, depending on the producer |
| Halal | Halal certificate available on request, for the full container |
| HS code | Stated in each offer |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
Documents supplied
- Veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Halal certificate on request
- Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container. One container can combine spent hens with other poultry items (leg quarters, wings, gizzards), subject to loading compatibility. The poultry market moves fast, so a firm offer is valid for a few days only.
Trade terms
Incoterms
CIF / CFR / FOB
Minimum order
One full container load (FCL)
Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection by SGS available at the buyer's request (quality, quantity, temperature).
Markets served
We do not offer frozen poultry for Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal or Cameroon.
Related products
Guide: frozen chicken leg quarters, importing into Ghana and West Africa
Frequently asked questions
What is a spent hen?
It is a laying hen at the end of its laying cycle. We supply it whole, eviscerated, without head, feet or giblets.
How is it different from chicken?
It is older, smaller and its meat is firmer. It is cooked for a long time, in stews, soups or braised.
How many hens per carton?
8 to 11 birds per 10 kg carton.
Where do your hens come from?
From EU-approved plants. The plant identification mark is indicated on the health certificate.
Is halal available?
Yes. A halal certificate is available on request, for the full container.
What is the shelf life?
12 to 18 months at -18 °C or below, depending on the producer.
Do you ship to Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal or Cameroon?
No. We do not offer frozen poultry for these countries. We ship to Togo, Ghana, Benin (Cotonou, subject to the authorisations and quotas in force), Liberia and Guinea.
How many tonnes fit in one container?
About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer. The minimum order is one full 40ft container.