Toms not trimmed at the hatchery (NT) were heavier than T birds from d 91
onward (Table 3.2). Weight gains were higher for NT toms from d 70 to d 126, resulting
in increased overall gains for the 140 d period (Table 3.3). Trimmed birds consumed
less feed than the NT birds from 0-7 and 127-140 d of age (Table 3.4). The change in
feed intake corresponded to body weight differences and likely caused the reduction in
body weight in T birds. Feed efficiency, analyzed both with and without mortality
correction, was not affected by toe treatment