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Broiler hatchery numbers continue faster pace
The weekly broiler hatchery numbers started 2025 a lot like they ended 2024.
The USDA says 248.175 million eggs went into incubation last week, up 716,000 from the previous week and 4% above a year ago, with the average hatchability dipping slightly, while remaining just above 79%.
191.89 million chicks entered meat production, an increase of 1.065 million on the week and 2% on the year.
Those birds will start heading to market in late February.
The USDA expects 2025 broiler production to top 2024 due to demand expectations.
Comparisons for Brownfield states:
Arkansas: Sets: 26.09 million eggs, compared to 26.044 million the week before; Placements: 22.163 million head, compared to 21.617 million the previous week
Kentucky: Sets: 7.986 million eggs, compared to 7.977 million the week before; Placements: 5.726 million head, compared to 5.423 million the previous week
Missouri: Sets: 9.097 million eggs, compared to 9.144 million the week before; Placements: 5.444 million head, compared to 6.569 million the previous week
California/Tennessee/West Virginia: Sets: 15.202 million eggs, compared to 15.564 million the week before; Placements: 13.09 million head, compared to 13.307 million the previous week
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