Broiler
| Traits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male | 12+ lbs. |
| Weight | Female | 8+ lbs. |
| Skin Color | Yellow | |
| Egg Color | Light Brown | |
| Comb Type | Single | |
Broilers are chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) 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.
Read more about Broiler: Terminology, Domestication and Modern Breeding, General Biology, World Production, Industry Structure, Broiler Welfare Issues