A4-L«nca«ter Fanning, Saturday, September 19, 1998
Belleville Poultry
Belleville, Pa.
Wednesday, September 16, 1998
Report supplied by Auction
Geese: 3.00 ea.
Turkeys: 4.00-17.00 ea.
Guineas: 2.50 ea.
Roosters: 3.00-7.00 ea.
Bantams: .25-3.00 ea.
Heavy hens: 1.00-3.00 ea.
Silkies; 2.50.
Muscovy hens; 4.50 ea.
Muscovy drakes: 7.00-10.50 ea.
Mixed ducks: 1.00-3.25 ea.
Bam pigeons: 1.2 S ea.
White birds; 1.75 ea.
Fancy birds: 2.50 ea.
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Peacocks: none.
Pheasants: chicks 3.00 ea.
Doves: 4.00.
Quail; none.
Guinea Pigs: none.
Rabbits: under 4 lbs. 1.00-4.00 ea., 4-6
lbs. 2.00-3.00 ea., over 6 lbs. 3.00-6.00 ea.
For more information phone
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breeding stock does (5 months and older) of
New Zealand white and red on Sept. 23 at 1
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Heinsey’s Poultry
Roots, East Petersburg
Tuesday, September 15, 1998
Report supplied by Auction
Muscovy duck drakes 1.20-1.34, hens,
1.10-1.22.
Peking ducks .10-.34.
Red fowl 4-4% .50-.64,5-6 lbs. .60-.84.
Crossbred fowl 5-9 lbs. .40-.74.
Crossbred roasters 4-6 lbs. .30-.86,7-11
lbs. .30-.82.
Guinea .55-.80.
Banty roosters 2.00-7.25 ea., hens
1.50-3.75.
Leghorn hens .10-. 18.
Leghorn Roosters, .10-.24.
Silkies 2.25-2.75 ea.
Geese .20-.34.
Pigeons 1.25-2.00 ea.
White pigeons 2.50-4.00 ea.
Rabbits 4-6 lbs. .50-.78, 7-11 lbs.
50-.74.
Bunnies 1.50-6.00 ea.
Guinea pigs 4.00-9.00 ea.
Goats 30.00-45.00.
Kid 15.00-29.00.
Doves 4.00-6.00.
Chukars not enough.
Pullets .60-.82.
Total coops 588.
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DELMARVA BROILER/FRYER
MARKET. FEDERAL-STATE
Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds
remained fairly good; however, inquiry for
additional product had slowed significant
ly at some points. Seller offerings were
adequate to short and were in the closer
balance on the smaller sizes. Live supplies
were mostly moderate; weights varied, but
were generally heavier than desired. Pro
cessing schedules were moderately heavy.
Less than trucklot asking prices were
unchanged at 67 to 81 cents. Trade senti
ment was steady to firm. In the parts com
plex, wings were short of a good demand.
Breast items were irregularly available.
Leg quarters were in heavy supply and
were slow in clearing.
ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF
BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA
(000)
ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG.
WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT
09/16 09/14 09/14 09/09 09/07
2,475 2,448 4.91 2,260 Holiday
*BROILER/FRYER CURRENT
NEGOTIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDI
ATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY
MULTIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS OF
BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO
NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA
BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE
64-85 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 70.27
NO. OF BOXES 8,165
*7 of 9 plants reporting.
NEW YORK EGGS, SEPTEMBER 17.
1998. FEDERAL-STATE
Prices were three cents higher for extra
large and large, and unchanged on
mediums. The market lone was firm on the
large sizes and steady for the mediums.
Demand was moderate to good, and was
best where featured. Supplies of large sizes
were tight to adequate, and generally
adequate on mediums.
PRICES TO RETAILERS. SALES TO
VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A
AND GRADE A. WHITE EGGS IN CAR
TONS. DELIVERED STORE DOOR,
CENTS PER DOZEN.
2043 Horseshoe Pike • Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-8366
Delmarva
Broiler
ATLANTA, GA.
SEPTEMBER 16, 1998
New York
Egg Market
ATLANTA, GA.
SEPTEMBER 17, 1998
Weekly New York Egg Market
Prices Supplied by Urner-Barry
WHITE
JUMBO
EX. LARGE
LARGE
MEDIUM
PULLETS
BROWN
EXTRA LARGE
LARGE
MEDIUM
UNDERGRADES
AND CHECKS
BREAKING STOCKSs FRI. 42-44 LBS. .34-.36,48-50 LBS. .42-.44,50 LBS.
AND UP .44-.45. MON. 42-44 LBS. .34-.36,48-50 LBS. .42-.44,50 LBS. AND UP
.44 .45. TUBS. 42-44 LBS. .34-.36,48-50 LBS. .42-.44,50 LBS. AND UP .44 .45.
WED. 42-44 LBS. ,34-.36,48-50 LBS. .43-.45,50 LBS. AND UP .4S-.46. THURS.
42-44 LBS. ,34-.36, 48-50 LBS. ,44-.46, 50 LBS. AND UP .46-.47.
North Atlantic
Shell Eggs
September 17, 1998
Atlanta, Ga.
Prices for extra large and large were
unchanged to 3 cents higher in Philadelphi
a, unchanged to 1 cent higher in Boston, 2
cents higher in New England, and all other
prices were unchanged. The market tone
was steady to firm with the large sizes in the
strongest position. Demand was moderate
to good, best where features were a factor.
it
LEBANON
VALLEY
LIVESTOCK
MARKET, INC.
1 mile East of
Fredericksburg
along Rt. 22
Cattle Sale Every
Tlies. & Fri. at 1:30 P.M.
2nd & 4th lues.
Special Fed Cattle Sale
Horse Sale
Every Second Sat.
of Each Month
Dave Brubaker
(717) 865-2881
Northeast Quotes
From Sept. 11-Sept. 17
FRL MON. TUBS.
1.08 1.08 1.08 1.08 1.08
.82 .82 .82 .83 .86
.78 .78 .78 .79 .82
.55 .55 .55 .55 .55
.40 .40 .40 .40 .40
.93 .93 .95 .96 .98
.87 .87 .89 .90 .92
.57 .57 .57 .57 .57
.29 .29 .29 .30 .31
Supplies were tight to adequate on the lar
sizes and generally adequate on tl
balance. Breaking stock supplies wc
adequate; Offerings of spent hens were si
ficient for full slaughter schedules.
PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES 1
VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE
AND GRADE A. WHITE EGGS IN CAI
TONS, DELIVER STORE DOOI
CENTS PER DOZEN:
RANGE: EXTRA LARGE. 74-8
LARGE 72-78, MEDIUM 49-50.5.
WANTED
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Over 60 years of * Loading crew available
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ana dependable 7 , , ,
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Risser s Poultry Inc.
P O BOX 52 • LITITZ, PA
Tel. 717-626-5466
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