Updated: Updated to include July 2013 figures.
This monthly publication includes the number of chicks placed and eggs set by United Kingdom hatcheries. The number of birds placed each month shown below give an indication of future poultry meat and egg production. The number of eggs set each month indicates how many birds will be available for placing in future months.
It also includes statistics on the number of poultry slaughtered, average live weights of poultry and poultry meat production in the United Kingdom.
Next update: see the UK National Statistics publication hub
For further information please contact:
sarah.thompson@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Twitter: @DefraStats
Defra Helpline: 08459 33 55 77 (Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm)