Question

What are the differences between layers and broilers and in their management?

Answer 1

Layers:

1. Layers are the fowls that are reared to gain eggs.
2. These are the matured female chicken used for egg production.

Broilers:

1. Broilers are the fowls that are reared to gain meat from them.
2. These are the hybrid chickens that grow rapidly.

Differences between layers and broilers and in their management:

Layers	Broilers
1. Layers require adequate space and daylight for proper development.	1. Broilers do not demand a lot of space or light.
2. In comparison to broilers, layers require less protein and fat content in their diet.	2. Because broilers grow quickly, they require a high-protein, high-fat diet.
3. Layers are the fowls that are reared to gain eggs.	3. Broilers are the fowls reared to gain meat from them.
4. They require nutrition in the form of vitamins and minerals.	4. They require a lot of vitamin A and vitamin K in their food.