Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed last week.

The USDA says 243.609 million eggs entered incubators, up on the week and the year, implying a larger supply of broiler chicks in early March. Average hatchability declined fractionally, now at 79.0%.

185.074 million chicks were placed into meat production, down from both the previous week and a year ago, which means a tighter supply of ready chickens moving to market in early spring.

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