Broiler chicken supplies could see an improvement, but it might not last all that long.
The USDA says placements of broiler type chicks into meat production last week were 190.988 million head, up on the week and 1% above a year ago, with those birds heading to slaughter in early 2024.
However, sets of broiler type eggs into incubators were below the previous week and slightly less than last year at 239.856 million, with those chicks bound for meat production in the second half of January.
