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Broiler Breeder Selection Keep - Cull CDE Practice Based on the 2003 Georgia Poultry CDE. By: Jennie Simpson and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education May 2003. Start. Instructions
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Broiler Breeder SelectionKeep - CullCDE PracticeBased on the 2003 Georgia Poultry CDE By: Jennie Simpson and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education May 2003 Start
Instructions For each broiler shown, pick keep or cull. If you decide to cull a bird, then you must choose the reason you decided to cull the bird. Competition Tip Handle the birds and make them move around. A bird laying down may have a leg defect only noticeable when the bird is moved. Click for DEMONSTRATION Previous Next
Broiler Breeder Placement Bird #1 • Is this chicken keep or cull? • Cull • Keep • If Cull, choose a reason • A. Cross Beak • B. Discolored or swollen hocks • C. Leg or foot abnormalities • D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º Click to enlarge Previous Next
Broiler Breeder Placement Bird #2 • Is this chicken keep or cull? • Cull • Keep • If Cull, choose a reason • A. Cross Beak • B. Discolored or swollen hocks • C. Leg or foot abnormalities • D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º Click to enlarge Previous Next
Broiler Breeder Placement Bird #3 • Is this chicken keep or cull? • Cull • Keep • If Cull, choose a reason • A. Cross Beak • B. Discolored or swollen hocks • C. Leg or foot abnormalities • D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º Click to enlarge Previous Next
Broiler Breeder Placement Bird #4 • Is this chicken keep or cull? • Cull • Keep • If Cull, choose a reason • A. Cross Beak • B. Discolored or swollen hocks • C. Leg or foot abnormalities • D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º Click to enlarge Previous Next
Broiler Breeder Placement Bird #5 • Is this chicken keep or cull? • Cull • Keep • If Cull, choose a reason • A. Cross Beak • B. Discolored or swollen hocks • C. Leg or foot abnormalities • D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º End Previous Next
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Handling a Chicken in Competition Gently place your hand under the bird and give it a lift upwards. This handling will allow you to discern if the broilers have any leg disorders….a common reason for culling.