Inventories (Narrative) (Details) pullet_and_breeder in Millions, Layers in Millions	May 28, 2022 Layers pullet_and_breeder	May 29, 2021 Layers pullet_and_breeder
Inventories [Abstract]
Pullets and breeders \| pullet_and_breeder	11.5	10.8
Layers \| Layers	42.2	37.8

Agricultural Related Inventory, Pullets and Breeders

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