Poultry Industry Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of the industry?
A
- producers
- processors
- marketing specialist
*vertical integration
2
Q
Vertical Integration
A
3
Q
Poultry Reproduction
A
*sexual maturity at 18 weeks
* 21 days to hatch for chicks
* 28 days to hatch for turkey poultry
* produces an egg every 28 hours
* roosters do not need to be present for hens to lay eggs