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- features of broiler chicken
Broiler Chicken
Purpose: Meat production.
Growth rate: Very fast (2.0–2.5 kg in 6–8 weeks).
Feed efficiency: High (low FCR – Feed Conversion Ratio).
Meat yield: High breast and thigh ...
- Features of Layers chicken
Pullet (Layer Chicken)
Purpose: Egg production.
Growth rate: Moderate (starts laying at ~18–20 weeks).
Egg production: 280–300 eggs/year (under good management).
Meat quality: Lean, less preferred for meat.
Management: Requires ...
- feeding management of chicken
Broiler Feeding Management
Starter feed (0–10 days): ~22–24% protein, high energy.
Grower feed (11–24 days): ~20–22% protein.
Finisher feed (25 days to market): ~18–20% protein.
Use pelleted feed to ...
- foreign breed of turkey
Exotic Turkeys (e.g., Nicholas White)
Plumage: Predominantly white
Weight at Maturity: Toms: ~17–20 kg at 5 months
Growth Rate: Rapid; high feed conversion efficiency
Egg Production: Commences earlier than ...