Broiler hatchery numbers continue to point towards bigger production in 2025 than 2024. The USDA says 245.99 million broiler-type eggs were in incubation, falling 1.941 million on the week, but rising 4% on the year, with the average rate of hatchability at 79.8%. 193.907 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, down 176,000 from […]
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