Question

Define grower in poultry farming

Answer 1

Poultry farming is the process of raising domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese for the purpose of farmingmeat or eggs for food. Poultry are farmed in great numbers with chickens being the most numerous. More than 50 billion chickens are raised annually as a source of food, for both their meat and their eggs.[1] Chickens raised for eggs are usually called layers while chickens raised for meat are often called broilers.[1] In the US, the national organization overseeing poultry production is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the UK, the national organisation is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Answer 2

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⚫Rearing of chicken, turkey and geese for egg meat is called poultry farming.

⚫The breeds of poultry farming can be of two types:- Indigenous and Exotic.
▶Indigenous - Local breeds. Eg:- Aseel
▶Exotic - Foreign. Eg:- Leghorn

⚫The desirable characteristics of the poultry are as follows:-
▶Larger number of better quality of chicks.
▶Drawf broiler for better quality of meat.
▶Adaptation towards high temperature in summers.
▶Low maintenance requirement.
▶Ability to utilise cheap diet using agricultural products.

⚫The layers (egg layers) are given a diet which is rich in Vitamin A whereas broilers are given a diet which is rich in proteins and fats.