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