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Can broilers be kept longer than 6 weeks?
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Therefore, it is not advisable to Keep Broilers for more than 6 Weeks. 🕊️
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It will not be cost effective
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Most commercial broilers reach slaughter weight between 4–6 weeks, but slower growing breeds can take up to 14 weeks
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Broilers can develop health issues like lameness, heat stress, and heart problems if they grow too long. Fast-growing broilers are also more likely to have leg disorders
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Broilers can be kept longer than 6 weeks, but it’s generally recommended to harvest them between 6–8 weeks of age
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Therefore, it is not advisable to Keep Broilers for more than 6 Weeks.
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The average broiler chicken is slaughtered at 47 days old.
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Broiler chickens have an average lifespan of 7 to 8 years, whereas in commercial production they are slaughtered as early as 35 days old.
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