Broilers

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Broilers

Broilers (/ˈbroɪlərz/) are a type of chicken that is specifically bred and raised for meat production. The term is most commonly used in the poultry farming industry.

Etymology

The term "broiler" originates from the method of cooking this type of chicken, which is typically broiling. Broiling is a cooking method in which food is cooked by direct exposure to heat, similar to grilling.

Related Terms

  • Poultry: Domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, meat, or feathers. These include chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
  • Broiling: A cooking method in which food is cooked by direct exposure to heat, similar to grilling.
  • Free-range: A method of farming where the animals are allowed to roam freely outdoors, rather than being confined in an enclosure.
  • Battery cage: A type of housing system used for various animal production methods, but primarily for egg-laying hens.
  • Feed conversion ratio: An animal's ability to convert feed into weight gain. It is a measure of an animal's efficiency in converting feed mass into increases of the desired output.

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