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Agriculture · Q257

Animal Husbandry

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 257

Q257

Age of broiler

A.
8 - 12 weeks
Answer
B.
5 - 7 weeks
C.
12 - 14 weeks
D.
2 - 4 weeks

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Age of broiler is 8 - 12 weeks.
A broiler is any chicken that is bred and raised specifically for meat production.
Broilers are hybrid chickens bred for fast growth and finish. Typically raised to about 5 pounds, they are usually processed between 7 and 9 weeks of age.
Birds slaughtered between 8 and 12 weeks of age, typically weigh between 7 and 10 lbs.