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Broiler Breeder Selection Keep - Cull. 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
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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.