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Broilers are chickens of either gender that will be slaughtered for meat at about 5 to 8 month old depending on weight.

Layers are hens or PULLETS that will be used to provide eggs until they are about 18 to 24 months old at which time they will become stewing hens.

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Layers are chickens that you are raising in order to lay eggs at approximately 16 weeks of age.

Broilers are chickens that you are raising for meat. They are usually hybrids that are made to put on weight fast, and butchered between 9-11 weeks of age.

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