: Modern broilers reach market weight in approximately 42 days, growing roughly 40 times their initial hatch weight in that period.
A is a chicken specifically bred and raised for meat production, typically reaching slaughter weight in just 4 to 7 weeks. Unlike egg-laying hens, these birds are selected for high feed conversion efficiency and rapid growth, often reaching about 2 kg in weight before they are even two months old. Quick Facts About Broilers
: Most commercial varieties, such as the Cobb 500 or Ross 308 , are distinguished by their white feathers and yellowish skin.
