Published on Jan. 6, 2026
Breaking records in Costa Rica: 506 eggs with Dekalb White
We are pleased to announce an eggciting milestone for the Central American poultry industry. Cargill Costa Rica, through Granja Avícola Resbaloso which is run and operated by Francisco Chaves Víquez, has achieved 506 eggs per hen housed over a 100-week cycle. This performance earns Cargill Costa Rica a place in our exclusive 500 Egg Club and marks the first time a Costa Rican farm has crossed this threshold under traditional production conditions.
These eggciting results demonstrate what can be achieved when strong management practices meet the genetic potential of Dekalb White. For egg producers, this result is more than a number: it’s proof that the right genetics and management can unlock exceptional profitability. The Dekalb White hens deliver consistent results even in challenging environments, helping egg producers reach their goals without relying on high-tech housing systems.
Dekalb White: proven and premium performance in every system
Why are egg producers choosing Dekalb White? Dekalb White laying hens are selected for their efficiency and adaptability, making it a reliable choice for egg producers worldwide. This success highlights the qualities that make Dekalb White a trusted choice for egg producers worldwide:
- Highly productive and excellent feed conversion
- Outstanding livability and good behavior
- Successful in every poultry housing system
- Great egg laying persistency
- Premium eggshell quality
Wilmer Salazar Chinchilla, Production Manager of Cargill Costa Rica eggs division, confirms this excellent performance: “The Dekalb White is the most efficient laying hen, offering great persistency and the best adaptability to the challenging and various climate conditions of Costa Rica.”
Gregorio Rodriguez, Technical Sales Manager at Granja Roblealto, adds that “the Dekalb White is so performant she can be compared to an egg’s production machine.”
Collaboration driving success
This eggciting achievement is not just having good genetics at the basis, it is also the result of the great collaboration that is the driving factor behind this success. Cargill Costa Rica, our distributor Granja Roblealto, and our experts joined forces to make it happen.
Premium genetics, practical know-how, and solid day-to-day flock management—when you put those together, great things follow.
It’s a simple truth: success is about teamwork and doing the basics well. Wherever you produce eggs, with the right breed and the right people, you can achieve results that matter!
Learn more about our Dekalb White: https://www.dekalb-poultry.com/en/product/dekalb-white/
