Ag Systems: Poultry Industry

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What is a pullet?

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A young female chicken under 1 year old.

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What grade is the best quality egg?

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AA.

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What is a boneless skinless thigh?

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A cut of chicken meat without bones and skin from the thigh.

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What is Grade A egg?

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An egg with a clean, unbroken shell and a firm white.

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What is a leg quarter?

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A chicken cut that includes the thigh and drumstick.

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What is a hen?

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A mature female chicken.

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What is the difference between a pullet and a hen?

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A pullet is a young female chicken under 1 year old, while a hen is mature.

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What does Grade B egg mean?

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An egg that may have slight defects but is still edible.

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What is a drumstick?

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The lower part of a chicken leg.

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What is the purpose of grading eggs?

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To classify eggs based on quality and size.