The latest federal agriculture statistics show a mixed picture for the poultry industry in April, with egg production rising while some chick hatching numbers declined.
According to new data, April egg production increased by 5 percent compared to previous levels. However, the hatching of egg-type chicks saw a small decrease during the same timeframe.
On the broiler side of the industry, hatching of meat-type chicks rose by 3 percent in April, indicating continued demand for chicken production.
The statistics reflect ongoing trends in the nation’s poultry sector, which supplies both eggs and chicken meat to consumers nationwide.
