Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the United States Down Slightly

Apr 02, 2014

Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the United States Down Slightly

Hatcheries in the United States weekly program set 208 million eggs in incubators during the week ending March 29, 2014, down slightly from a year ago. Hatcheries in the 19 State weekly program set 200 million eggs in incubators during the week ending March 29, 2014, down slightly from the year earlier. Average hatchability for chicks hatched during the week in the United States was 83 percent. Average hatchability is calculated by dividing chicks hatched during the week by eggs set three weeks earlier.

Broiler-Type Chicks Placed in the United States Up Slightly

Broiler growers in the United States weekly program placed 170 million chicks for meat production during the week ending March 29, 2014, up slightly from a year ago. Broiler growers in the 19 State weekly program placed 164 million chicks for meat production during the week ending March 29, 2014, up slightly from the year earlier. Cumulative placements from December 29, 2013 through March 29, 2014 for the United States were 2.20 billion. Cumulative placements were up slightly from the same period a year earlier.

Source: USDA

Video: Selling Rams & Helping New Farmers Begin

It’s shipping day again at Ewetopia Farms as we sell another Suffolk yearling ram! In today’s episode, we load one of our Suffolk rams onto the trailer as he heads off to his new farm to sire the next generation of lambs.

This particular customer has been buying our rams for over eight years, trusting Ewetopia genetics for their gentle temperaments, strong builds, and proven performance. Back home, we get busy looking after the flock that’s staying behind. With the weather turning wet and chilly, it’s time to put down fresh, clean bedding to keep everyone cozy and comfortable for the season ahead. Later, we welcome a wonderful new family who’s just starting out in sheep farming!

They’ve chosen some of our Suffolk ewe lambs to begin their flock — and we couldn’t be happier to help them take their first steps into raising sheep. Stay tuned for a follow-up episode when we help deliver and settle their new flock at their farm.