Articles tagged with 'Meat chickens'
What are the animal welfare challenges associated with meat chicken production?
Chickens grown for meat are genetically very different from layer hens bred to produce eggs. Meat chickens have been selectively bred to grow and gain weight quickly to maximise production, with birds reaching slaughter weight at 4-6 weeks old.
How are meat chickens farmed in Australia?
Chickens are sociable, quirky and inquisitive creatures. Descended from jungle fowl, they still possess instincts strongly aligned with seeking shelter in vegetation and roosting up high at night to keep away from predators.