Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production this industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising broilers, fryers, roasters, and other meat type chickens.
The Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production Industry raises broilers and other chickens for slaughter. Broilers are genetically selected for fast growth and raised for meat rather than eggs. The majority of birds are sourced from the Poultry Hatcheries Industry (11234) and the output from this industry is sold live to the Animal Slaughtering and Processing Industry (31161).
The primary activities of firms in this industry are:
Broiler chicken production
Chicken production (except egg laying)
Cornish hen production
Fryer chicken production
Roaster chicken production
