Q.Define the terms layer and broiler.

In poultry farming, birds are broadly classified by purpose into layers (bred for eggs) and broilers (bred for meat).

Layer: A layer is a variety/breed of domestic fowl (hen) that is reared mainly for the commercial production of eggs. Layers are selected and managed to lay a large number of eggs over their productive life, and their diet and housing are optimised for continuous, high-rate egg laying (e.g., White Leghorn is a well-known layer breed).

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Layers are hens kept for egg production; broilers are chickens raised for meat. They differ in the purpose for which they are bred and managed.

Layer: A layer is a female domestic fowl (hen) that is reared mainly for the purpose of producing eggs. Layers are managed and fed so as to give a high and regular yield of eggs over their laying period.

Broiler: A broiler is a domestic fowl (chicken) reared specifically for meat (table) purposes. Broilers are selected/bred for rapid growth, high body weight in a short time, and efficient conversion of feed into body mass, so that they are ready for market quickly.

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In poultry farming, birds are classed as layers (for eggs) or broilers (for meat), each managed under different feeding/rearing regimes.

Layer: A breed/type of domestic fowl selectively bred and reared for high, regular egg production. Layers are given a diet and housing conditions optimised to maximise the number of eggs laid over their productive life.

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