Monthly US Turkey Hatchery Report
US - Turkey eggs in incubators up 3%, report the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
18 April 2006
2 minute read
Eggs in Incubators on April 1 Up 3 Percent
Turkey eggs in incubators on April 1, 2006, in the United States totaled 29.9 million, up 3 percent from
April 1 a year ago. Eggs in incubators were down slightly from the March 1, 2006 total of 29.9 million
eggs.
Regional changes from the previous year were: East North Central up 2 percent, West North
Central down slightly, North and South Atlantic up 12 percent, and South Central and West combined,
down 6 percent.
Poults Placed During March Up 6 Percent From Last Year
The 24.7 million poults placed during March 2006 in the United States were up 6 percent from the
number placed during the same month a year ago. Placements were also up 6 percent from
February 2006.
Regional changes from the previous year were: East North Central up 9 percent, West
North Central up 2 percent, North and South Atlantic up 17 percent, and South Central and West were
down 12 percent.
United States, 2004 - 2006
To view the full report, including tables, please click here
Source: USDA NASS - Turkey Hatchery Report - 18th April 2006
