9 Ag: Broiler Farming

What meat does chicken outsell in the UK?

• Beef

• Pork

• Lamb

• All of the above

What year was it expected that chicken consumption would top 1 billion for the first time?

• 2021

• 2015

• 2017

• 2019

What are broiler chickens specifically reared for?

• Meat

• Eggs

• Pets

• Feathers

What is a major concern in the chicken industry?

• Flavor enhancement

• Marketing strategies

• Hygiene standards

• Packaging

How does farmer Claire Bragg describe the benefits of indoor chicken farming?

• Low income

• Ideal living conditions

• Uncontrolled conditions

• Weather dependent

At what age do chickens in large barns still need to grow their adult feathers?

• 10 days

• 22 days

• 30 days

• 45 days

What is the daily weight gain of chickens in large barns?

• 90 grams

• 70 grams

• 50 grams

• 30 grams

What method is used to calm birds upon arrival at the processing facility?

• Bright lighting

• Loud music

• Dark environment

• Warm temperatures

How long do free-range chickens take to reach full weight compared to intensively reared poultry?

• Half as long

• Three times as long

• The same time

• Twice as long

What percentage of broiler chickens are either free-range or organic?

• More than 50%

• Around 25%

• About 10%

• Less than 5%