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Chicken Egg Production Shows Mixed Results in Latest Federal Report

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:46 PM

Federal agriculture officials report that chicken egg production for meat birds decreased slightly this week compared to last week, but remains higher than the same period last year. The data shows over 254 million eggs were placed in incubators, with nearly 194 million chicks entering meat production facilities.

The latest federal agriculture data reveals mixed trends in chicken production, with weekly figures showing a slight decline while annual comparisons remain positive.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, approximately 254.065 million eggs intended for meat chicken production were placed in incubators during the reporting period. This represents a decrease of 321,000 eggs compared to the previous week, though the total still exceeds last year’s figures by 2 percent.

The report also noted that hatching success rates dropped below 79 percent during this period. Meanwhile, roughly 194 million newly hatched chicks destined for meat production were transferred to growing facilities, marking a decline of 1.717 million birds from the week prior.

These statistics provide insight into the poultry industry’s production patterns, which can influence future meat supplies and pricing in the coming months.

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