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Monitoring Flock Bodyweight and Uniformity
Monitoring Flock Bodyweight and Uniformity
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Uniformity
The uniformity of body weights within a
flock is an indicator of flock
development.
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Uniformity
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Uniformity
Weigh birds separately
after 3 weeks using a
digital scale that
calculates uniformity.
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Uniformity
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Calculation of
Uniformity
For the formula to calculate flock
uniformity, see Metrics of Flock
Performance. A Uniformity
Calculation Tool is also available.
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Calculation of
Uniformity
A desirable goal is for 85% of birds
to fall within ±10% of the average
weight. For example, if a flock
average weight at 18 weeks is 1470
g, 85% of all birds should weigh
between 1323 g and 1617 g.
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Calculation of Uniformity
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Normal Distribution
of Body Weights
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