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