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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.

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What are layers and broelers in a poultry farm?

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What are broilers in poultry farm?

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Which one is more profitable layers or broilers?

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Is broiler chickens are the one chicken to become a layers chickens?

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What has the author Everett O Stoddard written?

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