NW_PY002 Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 18, 2025 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Young Chickens Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) Week ending 13-Sep-25 (Preliminary) ---------------------------Thousands-------------------------- A B C D 4.25 lbs 4.26 - 6.26 - 7.76 lbs & down 6.25 lbs 7.75 lbs & up Total Head 20,859 48,213 46,762 58,582 174,416 Avg Live Wgt 3.63 4.92 7.10 9.24 6.80 % of total /1 12% 28% 27% 34% 100% Comparisons Last week 18,529 46,726 48,745 47,179 161,179 Avg Live Wgt 3.98 5.01 7.08 9.26 6.76 % of total /1 11% 29% 30% 29% 100% Year Ago 2/ 22,362 45,598 49,484 52,866 170,310 Avg Live Wgt 3.90 5.01 6.94 9.06 6.68 % of total /1 13% 27% 29% 31% 100% To date/2025* 944,934 1,766,762 1,667,599 1,787,457 6,166,752 To date/2024* 1,023,780 1,739,132 1,669,831 1,609,480 6,042,224 % Change YTD -8% 2% 0% 11% 2% /1 May not total to 100% due to rounding. /2 Comparable week. *Note: Year to-date totals reflect comparable time periods. Weight Class Description: (A) This size product is normally marketed bone-in into fast food and food service sectors and may include Cornish hens. (B) This size product is normally marketed into the retail grocery sector in tray pack or bagged forms. (C) This size product is normally marketed either into the retail grocery sector in tray pack and IQF form or is further processed and marketed into various sectors. (D) This size product is normally marketed deboned or as roasters or roasting chicken. SOURCE: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Des Moines, IA 515.284.4460 email: desm.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain Prepared: 18-Sep-25 11:45 AM C BRM