The amount of animals on hand at any given time is determined by the amount of research projects going on at that time. In addition, the majority of projects are started in the spring time so that huge amounts of money aren't spent on heat to keep young birds warm. With the exception of the exhibition birds and quail, we do not produce our own replacement birds, all birds for research trials are purchased from commercial genetics companies. An average hen will lay about 280 eggs in those 52 weeks. Feed and Nutrition Most of the feed for birds on the farm is purchased from commercial sources.
Special diets are mixed at the feed mill at the swine facilities.
Mink diets are mixed on the farm.