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Cage-free egg inventory recovers following avian flu outbreak Cage-free hens make up an increasing portion of the total U S egg-laying flock In March 2024, the cage-free flock was reported at about 40 percent (124 8 million layers) of the U S flock However, a wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in egg-laying hens in late 2023 reduced the inventory of cage-free eggs into February 2024
Top 10 Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds | Kalmbach Feeds® Raising chickens for eggs can be incredibly rewarding, but choosing the right breed is crucial for maximizing egg production Different breeds have varying capabilities when it comes to laying eggs Curious which hens will lay the golden eggs for you? In this guide, we’ll explore why some chicken breeds lay more eggs than others and highlight the top breeds known for their prolific egg
Chickens and Eggs 12 20 2022 - Cornell University Total layers in the United States on December 1, 2022 totaled 374 million, down 5 percent from last year The 374 million layers consisted of 308 million layers producing table or market type eggs, 62 0 million layers producing broiler-type hatching eggs, and 3 74 million layers producing egg-type hatching eggs Rate of lay per day on December 1, 2022, averaged 79 0 eggs per 100 layers, down 1
Layer Guide 2023. cdr - Feedmaster Layer poultry production The poultry industry has developed vastly in the past 50 years There are many different breeds of chickens available, but selection towards increased productivity has seen the development of specific breeds for meat and egg production The goal of any layer farm is to produce as many eggs as possible at the lowest cost
What State Produces The Most Chickens In 2025 Ohio comes second on the list, with 52 6 million chickens being produced annually These states contribute greatly to meeting the US need for affordable protein and food 45 7 million chickens were produced by Indiana Pennsylvania produced almost 32 5 million chickens in 2023 In Texas, 30 5 million chickens are produced As of January 1, 2024, the total number of layers in the United States
US is adding table egg laying hens faster than people Egg Egg Production US is adding table egg laying hens faster than people U S egg producers haven’t slowed the rate of expansion of the table egg layer flock, which increased at an average annual rate of 3 0% over the past three years
134M poultry and counting: Interactive charts show hardest . . . The figures have been corrected The latest data from the CDC and USDA show the continued devastating effects of bird flu outbreaks across the United States – with Iowa, the nation's leading egg producer, suffering substantial losses Since November 2023, more than 12 1 million poultry birds have been affected in Sioux, Iowa