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Broiler hatchery numbers continue to rise

The USDA’s weekly broiler hatchery numbers continue to imply a year-to-year increase in chicken production.

250.597 million broiler-type eggs were put into incubation last week, 2.163 million higher than the week before and 4% above a year ago, with average hatchability improving slightly to 79.5%.

190.778 million broiler-type chicks entered meat production, a decline of 1.164 million on the week, but still up 1% on the year, with those birds moving to market this late this summer or in early fall.

The USDA’s updated 2024 and 2025 broiler production projections are out Monday, August 12^th.

Comparisons for Brownfield states:

Arkansas: Sets: 25.964 million eggs, compared to 25.839 million last week; Placements: 22.177 million head, compared to 20.806 million the week before

Kentucky: Sets: 8.013 million eggs, compared to 8.148 million last week; Placements: 6.16 million eggs, compared to 5.685 million the week before

Missouri: Sets: 9.022 million eggs, compared to 9.007 million last week; Placements: 5.81 million eggs, compared to 5.503 million the week before

California/Tennessee/West Virginia: Sets: 15.86 million eggs, compared to 15.56 million last week; Placements: 13.797 million eggs, compared to 13.092 million the week before