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Broiler chickens

Broiler chickens

Broiler chickens are raised for meat in large sheds strewn with sawdust or shavings and with access to food and water dispensers. Large fans control the temperature.

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Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand

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Vanessa Wintle and Stacey Lepper. 'Poultry industry', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/poultry-industry/2/3