All layers in Michigan totaled 16.7 million during December, up 5 percent from a year ago.
Egg production totaled 431 million eggs, up 7 percent from last year. The rate of lay during December was 2,572 eggs per 100 layers.
All layers in the U.S. totaled 374.3 million during December, down 5 percent from a year ago.
There were 22.9 million turkey poults hatched in the U.S. in December, up 3 percent from the previous year.
Categories: Michigan, Livestock, Poultry