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In the poultry industry, a pullet is a sexually immature chicken less than 22 weeks of age. [10] Rooster: a fertile adult male chicken, especially in North America. Originated in the 18th century, possibly as a euphemism to avoid the sexual connotation of the word cock. [11] [12] [13] Yardbird: a chicken (southern United States, dialectal) [14]
In 1900, average egg production was 83 eggs per hen per year. In 2000, it was well over 300. In the United States, laying hens are butchered after their second egg laying season. In Europe, they are generally butchered after a single season. The laying period begins when the hen is about 18–20 weeks old (depending on breed and season).
Broiler. Breed broiler is any chicken ( Gallus gallus domesticus) that is bred and raised specifically for meat production. [ 1] Most commercial broilers reach slaughter weight between four [ 2] and six weeks of age, although slower growing breeds reach slaughter weight at approximately 14 weeks of age. Typical broilers have white feathers and ...
There were 2786 regulated chicken producers, generating farm cash receipts of $1.6 billion in 2005. Compared to other livestock sectors (i.e. beef, dairy, and pork), the poultry and egg industry was the healthiest with regards to total income for the average operator. [1] In 2005, total chicken slaughters were 973.9 million kilograms.
In animal husbandry, a concentrated animal feeding operation ( CAFO ), as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is an intensive animal feeding operation (AFO) in which over 1,000 animal units are confined for over 45 days a year. An animal unit is the equivalent of 1,000 pounds of "live" animal weight. [ 1]
A chicken coop or hen house is a ... that 45% of eggs produced in the UK throughout 2010 were free range, 5% were produced in barn systems and 50% from cages ...
The Nutritional Benefits of Chicken. Chicken has a stunning nutritional resume. According to dietitian and health coach Jessica Cording, it’s packed with key nutrients like vitamin B-12 ...
Poultry. Poultry ( / ˈpoʊltri /) are domesticated birds kept by humans for the purpose of harvesting animal products such as meat, eggs or feathers. [ 1] The practice of raising poultry is known as poultry farming. These birds are most typically members of the superorder Galloanserae ( fowl ), especially the order Galliformes (which includes ...