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Newly hatched golden-yellow chicks huddle together amid a sea of cracked eggshells in this intimate portrait of commercial poultry production. Nestled across perforated metal trays, dozens of fluffy day-old chicks intermingle with the remnants of their birth - pale brown eggs split open and scattered across the textured surface. The close quarters and systematic arrangement reveal the precision of modern agricultural hatching techniques, where each fragile new life emerges into a carefully controlled environment. Soft downy feathers contrast with the hard metallic trays, creating a tactile landscape of industrial birth. The Mabin branding visible in the corner suggests a professional agricultural operation, likely in Tasmania, where precision and efficiency define contemporary livestock management. Pale yellow and warm brown tones dominate the scene, creating a surprisingly tender visual despite the industrial setting, capturing the moment of transformation from egg to living creature.