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Broiler-Type Eggs Set Up 1 Percent

Commercial hatcheries in the 19 State weekly program set 208 million eggs in
incubators during the week ending March 19, 2011. This was up 1 percent from
the eggs set the corresponding week a year earlier. Average hatchability for
chicks hatched during the week was 84 percent. Average hatchability is
calculated by dividing chicks hatched during the week by eggs set three weeks
earlier.

Broiler-Type Chicks Placed Up Slightly

Broiler growers in the 19 State weekly program placed 170 million chicks for
meat production during the week ending March 19, 2011. Placements were up
slightly from the comparable week a year earlier. Cumulative placements from
January 2, 2011 through March 19, 2011 were 1.85 billion, up 1 percent from
the same period a year earlier.


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Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.