The latest broiler hatchery figures from federal agriculture officials show a modest uptick in poultry production activity across the United States.
According to the report, the number of broiler-type eggs set nationally rose by 3 percent compared to the previous period. At the same time, the number of broiler-type chicks placed across the country climbed by 1 percent.
These figures track the early stages of commercial chicken production, from egg incubation through the placement of young chicks at grow-out facilities. Increases in both categories can indicate growing demand for broiler chickens in the marketplace.
