The following production data reflecting calendar month was summarized from the September 23rd 2025 edition of the USDA Chickens and Eggs-:
- August 2025 broiler hatching egg production was 1,186 million, down 2.5 percent from August 2024.
- August 2025 broiler hatch was 878.6 million, up 0.4 percent from August 2024.
- January to August 2025 cumulative broiler hatch was 6,853 million, up 0.6 percent compared to the first eight months of 2025.
- September 1st 2025 broiler hatching eggs in incubators attained 748.5 million, up 1.0 percent from September 1st 2024.
- August 2025 U.S. Broiler parent pullets placed amounted to 8.2 million, down 5.3 percent from August 2024.
- September 1st 2025 broiler parent hen population was 59.9 million, down 2.5 percent from September 1st 2024.
The take-away from the September report is a transitory reduction in the national breeder flock consistent with improved hatch. The U.S. Industry responds to prevailing domestic and export demand by selecting appropriate capacity in relation to price for a broad range of products