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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1966
Page
14
Light hens unchanged on light supply with some negotiations in Pa reportedly at 12 to 14 cents. Demand good, offerings barely adequate for processor needs. Heavy hens 20 to 21 cents, mostly 26 to 36 percent. Turkey hens 29 to 33 1/4 cents, rabbits 35 to 65 cents, guineas 100 to 115, pigeons per pair 90 to 160 with most 90 to 100. Total coops sold 420.
Hens light 10-12 percent with most around 10-11. Roasters 22-37 percent. Pullets 25-364 percent mostly 32-34.4. Data reflects hatchery figures for Hens and Roasters with Pullets showing a wide range.
Prices for broilers and fryers on the Eastern Shore Exchange climbed this week with the weekly lot average at 18.28 cents, a gain over last week's average.
Prices paid ranged from 199 cents high on Monday to 17.3 cents per lb on Wednesday May 12 1966. Delmarva broiler fryer average prices declined 0.2 cent with fair demand. Estimated slaughter today 840000 head versus 861000 last Thursday. Prices at farms for broilers and fryers 173-186 cents per lb in 24 hours. Reported sales 1031100 head. Trend shows steadier market with Extra Large and Jumbo items clearing well.
The report shows a 1,294,900 head increase, edging higher by a small amount over the previous week, signaling a modest rise in overall numbers.
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