DEKALB XL
Since its introduction in 1975, the DEKALB XL has made its mark in the white egg market and earned a strong endorsement from egg producers because of its tremendous performance, adaptability and profitability. The XL responds well to most management systems, is quiet and easy to handle. A flockof XL birds will provide poultrymen withthe highest levels of productivity and economic return because these birds are bred especially to perform to their genetic potential.
 
Performance Characteristic Performance Goals
Maturity  First Egg 18 - 19 weeks
50% Production 146 days
Peak Production 27 - 28 weeks
Livability  Growing 96%
Laying 93%
Egg Production  Peak 94% +
Eggs/Hen Housed
to 60 weeks of age 242
to 72 weeks of age 305
to 78 weeks of age 335
Egg Mass  Kg. Eggs/Hen Housed
to 60 weeks of age 14.433
to 72 weeks of age 18.454
to 78 weeks of age 20.358
Feed Efficiency  kg/kg (lb/lb) lb/dozen gram/egg
19-60 weeks 2.08 3.28 124
19-72 weeks 2.08 3.33 126
19-78 weeks 2.09 3.37 127
Body Size  grams lbs. oz.
16 weeks 1290 2.84 45.5
20 weeks 1475 3.25 52.0
40 weeks & over 1690 3.73 59.6
Egg Size  Av. Egg Weight grams/egg ozs/dozen lb/case
to 78 weeks 60.8 25.8 48.3
Metric (EU)  USA Grade A
Egg Gradeout Class L &XL Large & above
to 60 weeks of age 26% 72%
to 72 weeks of age 31% 75%
to 78 weeks of age 33% 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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