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Posted by Md Ahidul Islam on July 5, 2025 at 12:05 pm
What percentage of males can be kept at 40 weeks?
Bello Bashir Bello replied 11 months ago 4 Members · 3 Replies -
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A study indicates that 26.5% of male fetuses are delivered at or after 41 weeks of gestation, compared to 22.5% of female fetuses. Additionally, 7.6% of males are delivered at or after 42 weeks, while only 5.5% of females are according to a study. This suggests that a higher percentage of male fetuses tend to be carried to or beyond 40 weeks compared to females.
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Approximately 22% of babies are born spontaneously in week 40, which is considered the “due date”. Most babies are born between 37 and 41 weeks. While 40 weeks is the average, only about 5% of women give birth on their exact due date.
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At 40 weeks, broiler breeder males are typically kept at a ratio of 7-8% for every 100 females. This ratio is maintained to ensure adequate fertility in the flock. It is important to note that this percentage can vary depending on breed, management practices, and the specific goals of the breeder operation.
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