Kentucky Poultry Industry Quiz

How many broilers were raised on Kentucky farms last year?

• 500 million

• 200 million

• 400 million

• 300 million

What was the total revenue from broiler production in Kentucky in 2022?

• $1.427 billion

• $1.256 billion

• $1.300 billion

• $1.500 billion

How many laying hens produced $256 million in egg sales?

• 6 million

• 8 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

How many large-scale poultry farms are there in Kentucky?

• 700

• 672

• 850

• 928

What percentage of Kentucky's poultry product is exported?

• 12.5%

• 18.5%

• 15.5%

• 10.5%

How many industry employees are there in Kentucky's poultry industry?

• 7,000

• 6,000

• 8,000

• 5,000

What percentage of Kentucky's corn crop is used by the poultry industry?

• 35%

• 32%

• 29%

• 25%

How many broiler hatcheries are there in Kentucky?

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 5

What is a broiler chicken raised for?

• Meat

• Breeding

• Eggs

• Feathers

At what age does a layer hen start laying eggs?

• 10-18 weeks

• 18-26 weeks

• 26-34 weeks

• 34-42 weeks