Day Old Broiler

Broilers are chickens specially bred and raised primarily for meat production.
Unlike layer chickens, which are bred mainly to produce eggs, broilers are selected for rapid growth, good feed conversion and high meat yield.

*KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILERS*

– Fast-growing: Can reach market weight in about 5–8 weeks, depending on breed and management.
– Good feed conversion: Efficiently convert feed into body weight.
– High meat yield: Develop substantial breast, thigh and other edible meat.
– Short production cycle: Farmers can raise several batches within a year.

Suitable for commercial production: Commonly kept by both small-scale and large-scale poultry farmers.
Popular commercial broiler strains include Ross 308, Cobb 500 and Arbor Acres.

In simple terms: Broilers = chickens bred mainly to grow quickly and produce meat.