A4-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Novanbar 15,1986 Delmarva Poultry Thursday, Nov. 12,1986 Market Comment: Movement of ready to cook whole birds was seasonally slow to fair. Offerings were irregularly available. Demand for dark meat and wings was light for the adequate to ample offerings and the bulk of trading was at lower trending prices. White meat cleared well, par ticularly rib-on-breasts which wen short of full call. Less than trucklot asking prices were un changed at 55-62 cents with some spot trading reported with reduced or no premium attached. .Live supplies were generally moderate at mixed weights. Slaughter schedules continued to be adjusted to accommodate the lighter call and were light in total. The un dertone was just steady at best. Estimated slaughter of broiler fryers in Delmarva: Estimated 11/13 1,803,000; Ac tual 11/61,741,000. Actual 11/112,001,000. Average Weights 11/11 4.45,11/4 4.45. Copyright 1994 by Lancaster Fanning P.O. 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Members of Newspaper Fane Editors Assn., Fa. Newspaper FaMshers Association, and National Newspaper Association. National Representative I.L Farms kis, Inc. Fhone 203-968-1746 Eastern PA and NJ Poultry Wednesday, Nov. 12,1986 Report Supplied by USDA Market Comment: Too few prices to report; however, some limited activity noted at 17-19 cents farm. Off-farm movement was light to just fair but expected to increase as the, holiday draws nearer. Some plants pulling in more heavies than normal to offset the scarcity of light type. Finished demand was moderate to good but tempered overall due to the current canner prices. Prices Paid at Farm: Light Type Hens: too few. F. 0.8. Plant: too tew. Philadelphia Eggs Thursday, Nov. 13,1986 Report Supplied by USDA Market Comment; Prices on mediums continued to trend higher; balance unchanged. Trade sentiment mixed but only steady overall. Distributor clearances generally fair to good. Floor stocks in good balance to tight in spots. Gradable offerings no more than adequate and confidently held. Prices to retailers: sales to volume buyers, consumer grades white eggs in cartons delivered store door: A Extra Large 75-78; A Large 73-76; A Medium 63%-69. Heinsey’s Poultry Report Root’s, East Petersburg Tuesday, Nov. 11,1986 Report supplied by auction Muscovy Ducks, Drakes: range .70-.7Bperlb. Muscovy Ducks, Hens: range .50-.58 per lb. Pekin Ducks: range .20-.34 per lb. Pullets: 6-8 lbs. range .54-.60 per lb. Red Fowl: 4-4'/z lbs. range .15-.28 per lb. Red Fowl: 5-6 lbs. range .30-.54 per lb. Crossbred Fowl: 5-9 lbs. range .30-.52 per lb. Crossbred Roosters; 4-6 lbs, range .34-.74 per lb. Crossbred Roosters; 7-11 lbs. range .40-.62 per lb. Guinea Fowl: range 1.30-1.75 per lb. Banty Roosters: range 1.004.50 ea. Banty Hens: range .25-. BS ea. Leghorn Hens; range .11-.15 per lb. Leghorn Roosters: range .15-.22 per lb. Geese 8-18 lbs. range .20-.62 per Turkeys; 1640 lbs. range .36-.72 per lb. Capons: 10-12 lbs. range .56-74 per lb. Pigeons: range .90-1.35 ea. White Pigeons: range 2.00-2.75 ea. Silkies: range 4.50-6.00 ea. Doves: range 1.50-2.00 ea. Rabbits; 4-6 lbs. range .90-1.08 per lb. Rabbits: 7-11 lbs. range .80-.92 per lb. Bunnies: .50-1.50 ea. Guinea Pigs; range 1.00-2.25 ea. Goats; range36.oo-51.00. Total Number of Coops: 824. Thursday, Nov. 13,1986 Report Supplied by USDA Current broiler-fryer negotiated prices for immediate delivery includes mostly multiple drop Iv New York Multiple Drop Broiler Report N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Tuesday, Nov. 11 Report Supplied by USDA Prices paid per dozen Grade “A” Brown eggs in cartons delivered to retail stores: Large Medium .89-.93 .79-.U3 .91-.92 .81-.82 •92-.9G .84-. SB .92 .84 .95-1.02 .79-.9S 1.00 .95 .98-1.05 .96-1.03 .SB-.95 Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes Ex. Large .91-95 .93-.04 .94-.98 .94 N.HAMP. Mostly R.I. Mostly VERMONT Mostly MAINE .98-1.05 1.05 From Friday Nov. 7 to Thursday, Nov. 13 Frl. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. WHITE Jumbo Ex. Large Large Medium Pullets Off Grade BROWN Ex. Large Large Mediums OFF GRADE Undergrades .47 .47 .47 .47 Checks .45 .45 .45 .45 Breaking Stocks: Monday 42-44 lbs. 42.00-44.00 ; 48-50 lbs. 54.00; 50 lbs. up 54.00-57.00. shipments to New York City from Delmarva. Range: U.S. Grade A'ss-62. Weighted AVG.; U.S. Grade A 58.77. Premium (X) Boxes 7,251 (X) Includes special services, selected competitive brands, etc. Jersey Shore Livestock Market, Inc. Auction every Thursday November 13,19 M Jersey Shore, Pa. Report supplied by Auction Return to Farm Calves 60.00- 94.00. Good Veal 70.00-82.00. Common Veal 35.00-59.00. Choice Steers 61.0045.00. Good Steers 54.00-60.00. Common Steers 38.0053.00. Commercial Cows 34.00-39.00. Canners-Cutters 33.00-40.00. Shells 25.00-32.00. Choice Heifers 59.0063.50. Good Heifers 54.00-58.00. Common Heifers 35.00-53.00. Good Feeders 51.00-56.00. Common Feeders 25.00-50.00. Bulls 37.0052.00. Good Hogs 52.0054.00. Heavies 46.0051.00. Sows 40.00-46.00. Roughs 35.00-40.00. Eggs .46-.74 Doz. Joliet Weekly Thursday, Nov. 13 Report supplied by USDA Sales this week 575; last week 821; a year ago 1434. Trading moderately active. Slaughter steers and heifers steady to firm. SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2 A 1150-1300# 62.00-63.25, mixed Good and Choice 2-3 1000-1200# 59.00-61.00. SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Choice 2-4 900-1150# 60,00-61.50. Mixed Good and Choice 2-3 900- 1050# 58.00-60.00. 4 CHICKS, INC. Bahy Chicks & Storied Pullets % Tfawi'd Brown & White Layers Broilers PHONE (215) 536-3155 266 E. PALETOWN RD. QLAKERTOWN, PA 18951 .97 .90 ,74 .97 .90 .74 Carlisle Livestock Carlisle, Pa. Tuesday, Nov. 11,1986 Report Supplied by Auction CATTLE: 251 hd. Steers; 1.00 higher. Choice 58.5061.85; Good 52.00-56.25; Medium 45.00-51.00, Couple 44.00 & Down. Heifers- Mostly Steady. Medium 45.00- 50.00; Good 50.50-55.00; Holsteins 44.00 & Down. Cows- Good Run - $1 higher. High Yield 39.0040.00; Good 36.50-38.85; Medium 33.00- 36.25; Big Middle 32.50-36.50; Shelly 32.00 & Down. FAT Bulls- Mostly Steady. Good 46.00-49.00; Medium 38.50-44.00. FEEDER CATTLE: (101 hd) Good Run with Good Demand. Steers (300-550 lbs.) Mostly Steady. Good 53.00-57.00; Medium 46.00- 52.00; Steers (600-850 lbs.) Mostly Steady. Good 51.50-53.00; Medium 43.00- Heifers (all weights) Good 45.00-48.00; Medium 41.00- 44.00; Utility 40.00 & Down. Bulls (all weights) Good 50.00-52.00; Medium 49.00& Down. VEAL CALVES; Good Run with very strong demand. Choice 75.00- 90.00; Good 60.00-74.00; Medium 50.00- (Few); Light/Weak 49.00 & Down; Farm Bulls 80.00- 111.00. HOGS; Barrows & Gilts (623 hd.) Mostly Steady. (US No. 1-3) 210-250 lbs. 53.10-56.10; Over 280 lb. 47.50- 53.50; Under 200 lb. 50.00-52.25. SOWS: 1.00 higher on Good Run. Over 450 lbs. 46.00-48.75; under 450 45.50-52.00; 2 & 3’s 38.00-44.00; Boars Heavy 40.25-41.00; Light 46.00-46.50. FEEDER PIGS: ihy the hd.) (122 hd.) (20-25 lbs. 22.00-26.00); (30-40 lbs. 30.00-37.00); (45-60 lbs. 41.00-44.00). SHEEP; Lambs (117 hd.) Choice (heavy) 58.00-64.00; Good 52.00- 57.00; Medium 51.00 & Down. EWES: Mostly 18.00-30.00. Goats- (Lg-Med) 39.00-43.00 (hd); Sm./Med. 30.00-38.00 (hd). Small .49-.5S .51-.52 .S2-.66 .52 .S6-.63 .97 .91 ,75 ,97 .91 ,75 52.00-
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