Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the United States Up Slightly

May 21, 2014

Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the United States Up Slightly

Hatcheries in the United States weekly program set 213 million eggs in incubators during the week ending May 17, 2014, up slightly from a year ago. Hatcheries in the 19 State weekly program set 205 million eggs in incubators during the week ending May 17, 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 1 Percent

Broiler growers in the United States weekly program placed 172 million chicks for meat production during the week ending May 17, 2014, up 1 percent from a year ago. Broiler growers in the 19 State weekly program placed 166 million chicks for meat production during the week ending May 17, 2014, up slightly from the year earlier. Cumulative placements from December 29, 2013 through May 17, 2014 for the United States were 3.42 billion. Cumulative placements were down slightly from the same period a year earlier.

Source: USDA

Video: How We Pick Sheep For Use As Breeding Stock

In this episode of our sheep farming vlog at Ewetopia Farms, we’re diving deeper into one of the most important parts of raising purebred sheep — selecting our breeding stock. ?? This episode is a direct follow-up to our popular video “You Be The Judge,” where we invited viewers to help evaluate our rams. We read through your comments, shared your insights, and now we’re responding! Arnie and I go over what we agreed with, where our opinions differed, and what we look for when choosing both rams and ewes to carry on our genetics. Breeding decisions at Ewetopia Farms aren’t just about looks — they’re about structure, performance, temperament, and the future of the flock. Whether you’re building your own breeding program or just curious how we make these decisions, today’s discussion offers a rare look inside the thought process behind improving a flock year after year.