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Poultry farming is the raising of birds mainly for meat and eggs, but also feathers. Chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese are the primary type of poultry birds. In some places, guinea fowls and squabs attract local interest.
Chickens are the most farmed poultry birds. According to Compassion in World Farming – Poultry, there are more chickens in the world than any other bird. More than 50 billion chickens are reared every year as a source of food, for their eggs and meat.
Chicken specifically raised for meat are known as broilers whereas those raised for eggs are known as layers.
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