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Most of todays meat-type breeds of chickens are not really breeds at all. Instead, they are hybrid varieties or combinations of many different breeds. The combinations of breeds are selected to produce a variety or strain with meat characteristics that the producer desires most. Some breeds grow faster and larger while others emphasis traits like larger breast meat yield, more efficient feed conversion, or more disease resistance. The strains are named after the breeding companies that genetically develop them, like Arbor Acres, Ross, Peterson and Hubbard, to name a few. These strains are used by broiler producing companies that commercially produce broilers sold in supermarkets.White Leghorn (WL) cockerels with Australorp (AL) hens. Redbro,Mastergris JA57 Co'NU Gris Barre and Colopak are some of the strains used to cross breed.
Rhode Island Red- This breed can be further divided into single comb and rose comb. This breed generally weighs from somewhere around six and half pounds to eight and half pounds. The color of their skin is yellow and the color of the shell of the egg is brown. This is a dual-purpose breed as mentioned above and are used for meat and egg production. They originated in Rhode Island.
Langshan
These are available in two varieties one white and the other black. The standard weight varies from nine and half pounds to seven and half pounds. The color of their skin is white and the color of the eggshell is brown. It is generally used for meat not eggs. It is usually roasted and is well suited for capons. This breed originated in China and they are tall with long legs and tails. These chickens are a very active and energetic breed.
Dorking
Known for its fine quality of meat. They can be found in three varieties namely silver gray, white and colored. The standard weight of these varieties are about six pounds. The color of their skin is white and the color of the eggshell is also white. It is believed to have been originated in Italy and was introduced in England by Romans. They have a rectangular body and short legs. It has five toes and need protection in very cold weather.
Cornish + Cornish cross
This breed is the finest for the meat industry and lays the foundation of the broiler industry. The development and arrangement of the muscles give it a good carcass shape. The color of the skin of this breed is yellow and the color of the eggshell is brown. They are found in dark, white, white laced and buff varieties and weigh somewhere around ten pounds. This breed developed in the county of Cornwall country in England. They have a broad and well- muscled body.
White Cornish x White Plymouth Rock). They reach 4-5 lbs in 6
weeks and 6-10 lbs in 8-12 weeks.
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When do you butcher chickens?
It depends on the breed of chicken. Broiler chickens that are raised for meat can be butchered after 6 weeks for fryers, or later for larger roasters. Other breeds can take up to 2 years to achieve their top growth and some breeds are so small it not be worth butchering.
What meat is sesame chicken in the Chinese?
It is chicken breast meat in the sesame chicken found in Chinese restaurants. Most Chinese restaurants use chicken breast meat for their dishes.
What is meat chicken?
I'm not sure exactly what you mean. If you mean what is chicken that you eat, all it is is just the meat from a chicken... I suppose it's a little hard to explain, but I hope that helps! : )
How many different type of goats breeds are there?
There are more than 300 types of goat in the world.
Is chicken curry a protein?
Well, chicken is meat and meat is protien, so I guess chicken curry does contain protien. &:)
What is the name of the chicken who is raised for there meat?
They are usually called Broilers or just meat birds.
Scientific name for broiler?
A broiler is not a species of animal. It is a category used by the meat industry to designate a certain group of breeds of chicken or turkey raised for its meat (as opposed to types of chickens raised for eggs). The scientific name of the domestic chicken is Gallus gallus domesticus. Domestic turkeys are usually Meleagris gallopavo but may be Meleagris ocellata in South America.
What breed of dog are raised in Korea for consumption?
Nureongi is the "breed" raised for meat in Korea. However, they are not the sole source of dog meat in Korea and even imported breeds can be found in meat markets.
What is A Broiler Grower?
A broiler is a type of chicken raised specifically for meat production, so a broiler grower is a chicken farmer.
Breeds of chicken?
There are over 150 breeds of chicken.
Which chickens were bred to get the broiler chicken?
Your question is very vague. Broiler chickens are meat chickens or birds that are raised for slaughter around 10 weeks of age. There are many, MANY breeds of broilers from commercial hybrids that personally I find anyone who condones raising cruel and inhumane and then there are TRUE meat birds who produce the finest quality of meat and can be heritage or mixed breeds. The most common is the Cornish crosses or Cornish Rock.
What chicken breed is best for meat?
Broiler chickens are raised for meat...and they put up with a lot of inhumane practices. They are drugged to grow at an abnormally rapid pace which affect their organs and commonly breaks their legs. They are housed in giant sheds with up to 20,000 other chickens, all living in their own waste. Those are only a couple examples of things they go through. Please pity these poor birds by going to www.freewebs.com/earlymorningchickens - my site, and clicking on the Chicken Abuse Page. Also, www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com helps prevent this torture as well. Thanks.
Are Poultry raised by feeding on pork?
No. Poultry are birds such as ducks and chicken. They DON'T EAT MEAT!!!
What breeds of cattle are commonly raise for meat purposes?
Where about (i.e., what country) are you referring to?For example: The breeds of cattle raised for beef (or meat) in the United States and Canada are the following:Angus (also known as Black Angus)Red AngusHerefordCharolaisSimmentalShorthornLimousinMaine AnjouSalersGelbviehBrahmanSpeckle ParkBeefmasterBrangusSimbrahBrahmousin
Why isn't chicken considered meat?
A chicken is not considered meat because of the simple fact that meat has a fatty edge and does not come from a bird. Meat is also more or less rather chewy, while poultry or chicken is not.
What provides some eggs and meat?
Check for breeds of chicken listed as "duel purpose" Here is a link to help you select a breed that will give you both eggs and meat.
Which is best breed in goat for meat?
Boer, Spanish, and the Australian Kiko are the three most popular breeds of goats raised for their meat.
