what r layers n broilers in a poultry farm ??

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@Pankaj: For broilers you can refer to the answer given by rebecca. Layers are the type of chicken that are raised specifically for the purpose of laying eggs.

@Rebecca: Good answer!! Your answers are really helpful to all the users of this community. Keep writing!

 

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A broiler is a type of chicken raised specifically for meat production. Modern commercial broilers, typically known as Cornish crosses or Cornish-Rocks are specially bred for large scale, efficient meat production and grow much faster than egg or traditional dual purpose breeds. They are noted for having very fast growth rates, a high feed conversion ratio, and low levels of activity. Broilers often reach a harvest weight of 4-5 pounds dressed in only five weeks.

They have white feathers and yellowish skin. This cross is also favorable for meat production because it lacks the typical "hair" which many breeds have that necessitates singeing after plucking. Both male and female broilers are slaughtered for their meat. In 2003, approximately 42 billion broilers were produced, 80% of which were produced by four companies: Aviagen, Cobb-Vantress, Hubbard Farms, and Hybro.

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Layers r also a kind of chicken...ok :):)

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http://potafarms.com/images/broiler222.jpg
Broiler Chicken....!!@@!!

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http://www.animalfarmlife.eu/images/chickens/hens_layer_1.jpg

Layer Chicken...!!@@!!
 

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THEY LOOK IDENTICAL  ......WHATS THE DIFFERENCE

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Yupss...they look somewhat identical...but their features r different ok :):)

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thanx ma'am

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Thanxxx...mam :):)

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