Costing Chick Production -
Breeder Birds
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Breeder Birds = Number of Slaughter birds
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Not Eggs
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Not Day Old Chicks
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Why is this?
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Eggs must be fertile
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Eggs must produce viable Chicks
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Chicks must be strong at hatch to:
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Resist disease
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Strong Frame for Fast Growth
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Efficient Feed Conversion from Day One
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Optimise Genetic Growth Potential
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