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Table 1.1 gives the idea about Poultry Production Cycles
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Type of Poultry Cycle Duration
| Type of Poultry | Cycle Duration |
|---|---|
| Pullets (commercial layer or broiler breeder) | 18 - 20 weeks |
| Breeder hens (broilers or layers) | 40 - 46 weeks (laying period) |
| Cornish chickens | 3 1/2 - 4 weeks |
| Broiler chickens | 5 1/2 - 6 weeks |
| Roaster chickens | 8 - 9 weeks |
| Layer hens | 50 - 54 weeks |
| Broiler turkeys | 11 -12 weeks (laying period) |
| Heavy female turkeys | 14 - 15 weeks |
| Heavy male turkeys | 16 - 17 weeks |
