Production Expectations and Economic Viability of Organic Poultry - Humane and Healthy Poultry Production - page 78

8 4.00 3.50
10 5.40 5.20
12 8.20 7.00
14 11.00 9.00
16 14.00 11.00
18 16.90 13.00
20 19.70 14.80
22 22.40 16.30
24 25.20 17.30
Source: Based on information in Mercia, Raising Poultry the Modern Way, 112.

Table 13. Standards for White Pekin Ducklings—Mixed Sexes
Weeks Pounds liveweight
1 0.60
2 1.68
3 2.98
4 4.01
5 5.13
6 6.19
7 6.95
8 7.54
Source: Based on information in Mercia, Raising Poultry the Modern Way, 133.

Table 14. Growth Standards for Range-Reared Emden Goslings
Weeks Pounds liveweight
3 3.30
6 7.80
9 10.10
12 11.60
13 11.80
Source: Based on information in Mercia, Raising Poultry the Modern Way, 133.

Table 15. Poultry Processing Yields
Type

Approximate eviscerated
weight as % of live
Broilers and Fryers 75
Roasters 76
Stew Hens (Leghorn Type) 68
Stew Hens (Heavy Type) 70
Turkeys (Heavy Roasters) 80
Turkeys (Light Roasters) 78
Ducks 70
Geese 68-73
Source: Based on information in Mercia, Raising Poultry the Modern Way, 161.