Chickens

Gallus gallus domesticus

Broiler (Ross 308, Cobb 500, Hubbard Flex)

Chicken (meat chicken)

Red jungle fowl (Gallus gallus)

Scientific Name:

Industry Term:

Common:

Origin:

Natural

Life Span

10 years

Slaughter

Age

35-47 days

(6-8 wks old)

~756 million

Annual Australian Slaughter

Annual Global Slaughter

~73.7 billion

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