Question

    In the poultry industry, a female chicken is called Hen after________weeks when it is ready to lay eggs?

    A 10-12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6-10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16-21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12-23 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Commercial hens usually begin laying eggs at 16–21 weeks of age, although production gradually declines soon after from approximately 25 weeks of age.

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