00:03Hello Aidenesian, this time we will present to you 5 main differences between laying hens and broiler chickens.
00:12As a consumer, here are 5 differences between laying hens and broiler chickens that you need to know.
00:19The first difference is the purpose of cultivation.
00:23Laying hens are chickens that are specifically raised to produce eggs.
00:27Meanwhile, the aim of broiler farming is to produce chicken meat in a relatively short time.
00:34The second difference is in their physical appearance.
00:37Laying hens are relatively slimmer and smaller in size than meat chickens or what are also known as broiler chickens.
00:45The next difference is in the type of feed.
00:49Broiler feed focuses on growth and muscle formation in a short time.
00:53Meanwhile, laying hens need more calcium in their feed to form strong egg shells.
01:00The next difference is in the cage.
01:03The laying hen cage is designed to be as comfortable as possible with a nesting box as a place for them to lay eggs when they are old enough.
01:10Meanwhile, broiler chickens need a large space for their growth.
01:13And the final difference is the harvest age.
01:17Laying hens reach maturity and begin laying eggs at 4 to 6 months of age.
01:22While broiler chickens grow faster.
01:24They are ready to harvest in just 6 to 8 weeks.
01:28While laying hens reach higher calcium mortality at only 4 to 8 weeks of age.
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