Ag Systems: Poultry Industry

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What Grade egg is this?

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AA

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What is the term for a young chicken?

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chick

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What is the correct definition of a hen?

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A mature female chicken that produces eggs.

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What is the correct definition of a capon?

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A castrated male chicken.

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Approximately how many eggs does a chicken lay annually?

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250

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What is the term for a female chicken?

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hen

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What is the term for a male chicken?

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rooster

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What is the term for a baby chicken?

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chick

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What is the primary purpose of raising chickens in the poultry industry?

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To produce eggs and meat.

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What is the term for a chicken raised for meat production?

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broiler