Proper fleshing plays a role in the ability of a hen to lay a high number of eggs. The birds have to build up enough fleshing to deposit fat in the period from 18-21 weeks of age. Photo: Cobb
At 12 weeks the frame size of broiler breeders is over 90% complete. From that moment the body condition or fleshing should gradually increase. To really know if the birds have the right fleshing, the birds have to be handled. The more birds that are handled at different ages, the better the condition of the birds will be understood. Over the last few years broiler genetics have advanced, particularly in feed conversion, daily weight gain and meat yield. On the other hand, for broiler breeders
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