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An Overview of The Jamaican TableEgg Industry Overview Layer farmers are independent producers, processors and marketers of table eggs. Approximately 500 egg farmers with capacity ranging from 25 to 60,000 hens constitute the industry. The national flock size ranges between 450,000 and 520,000 hens. 90% of egg farmers purchase a “ready to lay pullets”. All fertile eggs are imported. Preferred breeds are; Isa Brown, Bovan Brown, Hyline. The industry is valued at 1 Billion Dollars Comparative Efficiency Production Costs. Egg Production 2000-2004 Domestic Supply Growth Imports (Kg) Marke