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They don't, steroids are banned from chickens and all other animals in North America and Europe. Random testing is done regularly and if an animal tests positive for growth hormone or steroids the farm is shut down, fined and the owners can go to jail.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoBy butcher chicken I assume you mean broiler.
Broiler birds are ready for slaughter dependent on the weight of the bird.
Most broilers are ready at about 3 to 6 lbs and this can be attained as quickly as 5 weeks of age with steady feeding and containment.
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∙ 13y agoYes Meat chickens are fed a high fat, high growth feed suited for rapid weight gain.
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Is it true that broiler chicken is given injection for its growth?
Yes, there are some broiler chickens that are given injections for growth. Organic fed chickens are never given any injections.
Why don't meat king chickens lay eggs?
Simple logic: Meat queen chickens lay eggs; meat king chickens lay meat queen chickens.
Why do they give chickens steroids?
so they grow faster, bigger, and they can mass produce them that way for consumption.
What type of chickens grow in Canada?
Chickens don't grow. Plants grow. Chickens are born.
Do chickens grow in gardens?
No, chickens do not grow in gardens. Chickens grow in eggs laid by the mother hen.
What is poultry sector?
The poultry sector is the grouping of companies that sell, grow, and market chickens and poultry (chicken meat).
What is the difference between laying chickens and meat chickens?
Chickens only lay eggs. Baby chickens (chicks) hatch from those eggs and grow up. If the eggs are not fertilized, however, then they will not hatch. Those are the ones that are eaten.
Why shouldn't you keep meat near a radiator?
Bacteria in the meat grow faster at higher temperatures. Therefore, meat is typically kept in the fridge.
What is the purpose of poultry farming?
Continuation of the species. The embryo will grow into a chick in 21 days.
How useful are chickens?
Chickens are mostly used for their meat and their eggs.
What are chickens for?
Chickens are used for egg production and for meat. Some chickens are also used as pets.
What foods do you get from chickens?
eggs,white meat,and dark meat... chicken meat that is.
