1920s-1930s. Chicken meat production, previously a subsidiary of the egg industry, began with the development of the broiler – a chicken raised specifically for its meat. Broiler production was initiated in locations such as the Delmarva Peninsula, Georgia, Arkansas, and New England.
How broilers are created?
« Farm to Table. Eggs come from hens raised specifically to lay eggs, but chickens that are raised for meat are called “broilers.” These chickens are typically white, and are bred specifically for optimal health and size to produce a quality product for the consumer.
What breeds make up a broiler chicken?
The Top 8 Meat Chicken Breeds
- Cornish Cross Chickens. Cornish Cross birds are the most well-known of the broiler breeds. ...
- Big Red Broilers. ...
- Bresse. ...
- Turken. ...
- Kosher King. ...
- Dark Cornish. ...
- Ginger Broiler. ...
- Jersey Giant.