BROILER

Broiler

Broilers are chickens bred and raised specifically for meat production. Chickens are one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, and although the global population has decreased from more than 24 billion in 2003 to 19 billion in 2011, there are more chickens in the world than any other species of bird. Typical broilers have white feathers and yellowish skin. Most commercial broilers bred for meat reach slaughter weight at between 5 to 7 weeks of age, although slower growing strains reach slaughter weight at approximately 14 weeks of age. Because of this young age, much of their behaviour and physiology is that of an immature bird. Broilers and egg ...

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broiler

Noun

  1. One who broils, or cooks by broiling.
  2. A device used to broil food; part of an oven or a small stove; a grill.
  3. A chicken suitable for broiling.
  4. One who excites broils; one who engages in or promotes noisy quarrels.


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