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Yes, if given the chance broiler hens will sit on their eggs and incubate them - this is instinctive behavior.
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Which one is more profitable layers or broilers?
There are pros and cons for both. The mortality rate is lower with layers. Broilers are more sensitive to the environment and temperature. You can sell the layers when they are no longer productive in laying eggs. The broilers are sold as soon as they mature, The layers eggs are not seasonal and can make you money all year long.
What is some livestock in Alaska?
Alaska is a minor dairy production state and it does produce eggs and broilers.
What are layers and broelers in a poultry farm?
Layers are the hens that lay eggs. Broilers are the chicks grown for meat.
What are layers and boilers in poultry farms?
Layers- chickens raised to lay eggs Broilers- chickens raised for meat.
What are some farm products from West Virginia?
Hay, broilers, fryers, turkeys, milk, corn, apples, eggs, beef,
What has the author J C Hermes written?
J. C. Hermes has written: 'Growing broilers in Oregon' -- subject(s): Chicken industry, Broilers (Poultry) 'How to feed your laying and breeding hens' -- subject(s): Feeding and feeds, Chickens 'Hatching small numbers of eggs' -- subject(s): Eggs, Incubation
What 2 leading agricultural products in New Jersey?
Fluid milk and dairy products, truck farm products, apples, broilers and eggs,
Can you still get ovens with broilers?
Yes, ovens with broilers are still sold.
It does it mean raising chickens for eggs or broilers.?
Chickens raised for broilers are processed at about 18 weeks old and never lay an egg. They are for meat only. Raising chickens for eggs means to feed them special diets to maximize egg production, these birds are usually kept for 18 to 24 months and then processed for meat after prime egg laying is over.
How many broilers are in the US?
About 8 billion broilers are raised per year.
Can you play music in your broiler house?
they say ...i just heard that when you play music to chickens that lay eggs the chickens lay more eggs than usual but for broilers i dont think it will be of any benefit
What are layers and broilers in poultry farm?
Broilers are chickens of either gender that will be slaughtered for meat at about 5 to 8 month old depending on weight. Layers are hens or PULLETS that will be used to provide eggs until they are about 18 to 24 months old at which time they will become stewing hens.
