Which term refers to a chicken that is six to thirteen weeks of age used for meat production?

Which term refers to a chicken that is six to thirteen weeks of age used for meat production?

• A. Broilers
• B. Pullet
• C. Hen
• D. Chick

Answer: (A)

Meat-producing chickens kept for rapid growth are called broilers. They’re bred to gain weight quickly and are typically processed at a young age—around 6 to 8 weeks is common, with some systems extending toward about 12 to 13 weeks depending on the line and target weight. The other terms describe different stages or roles: a chick is a very young bird, a pullet is a young female not yet laying, and a hen is an adult female (usually for egg production). So the six-to-thirteen week birds used for meat fit the broiler category.

Meat-producing chickens kept for rapid growth are called broilers. They’re bred to gain weight quickly and are typically processed at a young age—around 6 to 8 weeks is common, with some systems extending toward about 12 to 13 weeks depending on the line and target weight. The other terms describe different stages or roles: a chick is a very young bird, a pullet is a young female not yet laying, and a hen is an adult female (usually for egg production). So the six-to-thirteen week birds used for meat fit the broiler category.