DEKALB DELTA
The DELTA has been an important part of the DEKALB program since its introduction in 1989. The DELTA is an early matureing and very persistent layer of large, high quality eggs. Notable low feed consumption combines with high egg numbers and large egg mass output to yield truly outstanding feed efficiency and economic return.
Performance Characteristic Performance Goals
Maturity  First Egg 17 - 18 weeks
50% Production 139 days
Peak Production 26 weeks
Livability  Growing 96%
Laying 92%
Egg Production  Peak 92% +
Eggs/Hen Housed
to 60 weeks of age 243
to 72 weeks of age 305
to 78 weeks of age 335
to 86 weeks of age
373
Egg Mass  Kg. Eggs/Hen Housed
to 60 weeks of age 14.586
to 72 weeks of age 18.555
to 78 weeks of age 20.441
to 86 weeks of age
22.850
Feed Efficiency  kg/kg (lb/lb) lb/dozen gram/egg
17-60 weeks 1.97 3.13 118
17-72 weeks 1.99 3.19 121
17-78 weeks 2.00 3.23 122
17-86 weeks 2.02 3.28 124
Body Size  grams lbs. oz.
15 weeks 1200 2.65 42.3
20 weeks 1445 3.19 51.0
40 weeks & over 1600 3.53 56.4
Egg Size  Av. Egg Weight grams/egg ozs/dozen lb/case
to 78 weeks 61.0 25.8 48.4
Metric (EEC)  USA Grade A
Egg Gradeout Class 1,2 & 3 Large & above
to 60 weeks of age 51% 71%
to 72 weeks of age 57% 74%
to 78 weeks of age 59% 76%
to 86 weeks of age 61% 77%
Egg Quality  Shell - strong, white.
Interior - excellent.
Temperament  Easy to handle. Performs well under a variety of management systems
The performance objectives shown here in no way constitute a warranty or guarantee that equal or similar performance will be achieved. Limitations of warranties and remedies appearing on contracts and invoices are conditions of each sale.
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