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THE BASICS: BREED GROUPSMeat Breed Factors1 a fast growing ‘broiler’ breed a Cornish cross can reach 4-5 lbs insix weeks and 6-10 lbs in twelveweeks a slower growing breed (for ‘ethnic markets’) Australorp and Silkie breeds________________________________________________________________12
THE BASICS: BREED GROUPSEgg Breed Factors Hybrids (Production): Not aspecific breed but a cross <strong>of</strong>known breeds. Layers grow slower Flock uniformity More production types Red Sex links Production Reds White Leghorns________________________________________________________________13
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