Question

Whatare the differences between broilers and layers and in theirmanagement?

Answer 1

Layersare meant for egg production, whereas broilers are meant forpoultry meat. Nutritional, environmental, and housing conditionsrequired by broilers are different from those required by egg layers.A broiler chicken, for their proper growth, requires vitamin richsupplements especially vitamin A and K. Also, their diet includesprotein rich food and enough fat. They also require extra care andmaintenance to increase their survival rate in comparison to egglayers.