Profit power of Dekalb pullets showcased by Hess couple
Mr and Mrs Herbert Hess kept detailed records on 2962 Dekalb started pullets. The birds housed December 22 1964 laid 264 eggs per pullet in 365 days. Average lay 72.4 percent with 95.27 percent liveability and 99.60 percent monthly. In 485 days they laid 318.6 eggs per hen housed with 66.5 percent average lay and 92.80 percent liveability and 99.55 percent monthly.