A23. Feeding and Nutrition of Turkey Hybrids Flashcards
1
Q
BW at hatching and slaughter
A
B: 60g
S:
Hen (10,5kg)
Tom (21,5 kg)
2
Q
Sex dimorphism
A
Turkeys are very sexually dimorphic.
Hens loose their growth capacity earlier, slaughtered earlier
The female is half the size of the male at slaughter
3
Q
Feed efficiency
A
2,5kg/kg
Dressing is 80%
Their breast weight is 35%
