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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1966
Page
6
Light hens price range 8 to 9 cents with most at 8 to 8 3 4 cents. Whites 21 to 23 cents, greys 20 to 24 cents. Demand fair to good, supplies adequate in Pa and lighter in New Jersey. Heavy hens scarce, heavy toms 24 to 28 pounds. few moved at 24 cents. Three day sales totaled 12 4 00 head, up about 250 000 from last week.
On December 29 1965 in Fogelsville buyers purchased 516 coops. The listing shows prices by species with ranges: Hens 7 9 to 12 18, Pullets 20 29 percent, Roosters 17 34 percent, Capons 30 43 14, Geese 29 43 14, Ducks 17 38, Tom Turkeys 17 25, Hen Turkeys 25 39 percent, Rabbits 15 56, Guineas 40 50, Pigeons per pair 45 130, Jushi bo Squabs 75 85. Most values clustered near midpoints with notable highs in rabbits and pigeons.
Browser and fryer live prices on the three day Eastern Shore Exchange averaged 16.07 cents per pound, up.
Delmarva December 30 1965 broiler and fryer live prices held steady with good demand for moderate auction offerings. Live supplies balanced with weeds and sizes in the desired range. Ready to cook demand generally good with most plants operating Friday to fill commitments. Delivered prices rising. Estimated slaughter for Thursday and Friday 1 562 600 head versus 839 000 last weekend. In the 24 hours to market close broilers and fryers sold at farms 15 5 16.7 cents per lb for 1 335 000 head.
Urner Barry reports week by week on the New York egg market with price movements and market status. Data covers trading activity, at retail and wholesale levels, and reflects supply and demand conditions for the period.
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