Weekly Broiler Report BROILER PLACEMENTS DECLINE 1 PERCENT Placements of 'broiler chicks in the Commonwealth during the (week ending April 10, to taled 039,000, according to the Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service. The placements de creased. 1 percent from the previous week (but were 30 percent aibove a year ago. Settings for ibroiler chicks to taling 1,476,000 declined 1 per cent (from, the previous week bat were 28 percent aibove a year ago. The current 3week total of eggs set increased 31 percent from last year. tin- Shiptments of fbr oiler-type cihdcfcs during the (past 10 weeks totaled 805,000 or 142 percent’aibove the comparable period a year earlier. Out shipments, 2,101,000, were 56 percent aibove the comparable period in 1964. (Placements in the 23 major, producing states totaling 47,- 095,000 increased 1 percent from the previous week and 8 percent from a year earlier. The 10-week total increased 5 percent from last year. Set tings -of 65424,000 were up 1 percent from the previous week and 6 percent from a year ago. The 3-week total in creased 6 percent from a year ago. Ewflenv pj. & NJI (UVa hen?) Prices unchanged on light twpe hens. Irregular offerings were adequate tfor a dull pro- HEW SLANT m COMPACT POWER . ..Plus greatest handling ease in a 3-plow tractor.,. INTER 42A Here’s the.tractor that beats all others hr the 85-40 hp class for power with versatility and economy. Shortest turning radius (8'6") in its class. Hydrostatic power steering optional- For all around utility or 3-plow operation—with sports car handling ease! ASK FOR A DEMONSTRATION ON YOUR FARM! :-r o/ cessor buying interest. In creased movement anticipated following religious holiday sea son. Trading on heavy type hens continues dull. Limited sales noted at 18% c. Prices paid at farm's; Light type hen? 6-7% c, mostly 6%-7c. FogelsviUc (Prices for dock weights, cents per lib. except where noted.) Hens, light type 7-11, 7-7%; hens, heavy type 12-25, 20-24, Pullets 21%-41%, 32-39; Roast ers 18-38, 30%-37; 'Capons 38- 48, 44-48; Ducks 15-36, 30-36; Drakes 34458%; Turkeys, toms 19-24%; Turkeys, hens 3740; Rabbits 25-50, 44-50; Guineas 52%-67%, 62%-65; Pigeons (per pair) 57%-82%, 65-75; Juirfto Squ'ab 60-85, 85. Total coops sold: 810. • Lancaster (Continued from Page 2) higher Sows steady Barrows and Gilts US 1-2 130-240 lbs. 18.75-19.50, US 1, 195-230 lbs. 19.50-20 00, few head at 2025, US 1-3 180-250 lbs. 18 00-18.75, late sales mlamly 18.00-18 50. US 2-3 220-240 lbs. 17.75-18 25, 240-280 libs 17.25-17.75, medi um US 1-2 170-180 lbs. 17.00- 18 00, few 140-160 lbs. 1400- 16.50. Sows: US 1-3 300-400 lbs 13 50-14.50, US 2-3 400-550 lbs 12.50-13.50. Sheep 1200: Spring Lambs weighing 20-60 lbs. making up bulk of sup'ply; Spring Lamlbs ""0 * 'y'V\ "v , . , s C. B. Hoober *- 5 INTERCOURSE 768-3501 Kauffman Bros. MOUNT VILLE q^SS-MS! • Delmarva Delmarva broiler and fryer live prices advanced nearly Vi cent with good demand for moderate auction offerings. Ready-to-cook movement heavy; most prior commit ments with several feature sales active. Delivered prices were generally Vi cent lower. Estimated slaughter 901,000 head compared with 717,000 head last weekend. Prices paid and reported purchases for the 24-hour period ending 10:30 a m. Fri day: broilers and fryers, 14.2- 15.2; 1,074,700 head, including 431,000 purchased of 433,000 head offered at Eastern Poul ery Growers Exchange Thurs day. Twenty-four percent of broilers sold for 14.5-14.9 cents per lib. The Deltoarvd broiler-feed ratio for the week ending 4/9/65 was th e same as the preceding week, 3 3. The aver age mash cost was $lO3 63 per ton, and the average broiler price 16 86 cents per lib. Choice 20-30 libs 40 00-45.00, Few Choice and Prime 45.00- 50 00, Choice 30-50 lbs 33.00- 38 00, Good and Choice 30 00 3)4 00, Good 30-40 libs. 25 00- 30 00, Choice 50-90 lbs. 28 00- 32.00, Good' and Choice 25 00- 30.00, one lot Choice and Prime 95 Jibs. 30 00. One lead Utility and Good mixed Spring and Wooled Slaughter Lamlbs 35-45 lbs 20 00-2100. Couple lots Good 80-90 lbs Wooled Slaughter Lamlbs 22.00J24.00. low profile for safety • Nevy> powerful gasoline or diesel engine • 3-point, "set and forget" draft control International Harvester Sales and Service EPHRATA 733-2283 Cope & Weaver Co. NEW PROVIDENCE <T . , < 386r7351- T WHITE Ex. Fey. Hywts Fey. Hywts. Fey. Med. No. 1 Med. Pullets Peewees BROWN Ex. Fey. Hywts Fey. Hywts. Fey. Med. Pullets Peewees MIXED Fey. Hywts, Standaids Checks TREND Maiket closed the week nregular. Finest large whites closely cleared and well sustained, but position variable and uncertain on other lines. w v < } Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 17, 1965 Weekly New York Egg Mkt. From Monday, April 12th to Friday, April 15th Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Frl. 35-35Vz 33-33Vz 26 20 37Vi 35Vi 34 26 20 35Vi 32-32 Vi 27 Copyrighted 1964 By Urner-Barry Co. t- Moxvas* <♦>*:♦> <«-,•»> <♦> •» -a Vintage Sales Stables, SPECIAL STOCKER AND FEEDER SALE All weights and breeds MAY 14, at 7:30 P.M. b* v <♦> <«• <♦>' <♦> <♦> -•3sE?asr-j Hrlrklrlntlritlclrklrir-iriclrkicirkicirklrklrkiritirkirtrkirirkiiirkirkif.il LOOKING FOR RESULTS? Try WBRTHMORE Complete Chick Starter Here’s an economical feed that is especially well suited for starting replacement chicks. It is high in quality proteins and contains the vitamins and other factors known to be needed 1 for early chick growth and health. You’ll save money with this dependable ration. 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