AL Poultry & Egg

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FACTS: A hatchery is a specialized facility to hatch fertile eggs received from breeder farms.

Did you know: More than 200,000 tons of poultry is shipped worldwide every year.

The poultry industry is estimated to carry a $15 billion economic impact in Alabama.

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The U.S. poultry industry is the world's largest producer, and the world's second-largest exporter of poultry meat!

A chicken begins laying eggs at about 20 weeks into its life.

FACTS: APEA is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization, governed by a board of directors from various sectors of the poultry industry.

Answer: The Turkey!

Trivia: The only poultry breed native to the western hemisphere is?

A broiler is a chicken specifically used for meat production.

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It's Fresh Veggies Day! Having chickens can greatly enhance the fertility of your soil for growing delicious vegetables.

Answer: 21 days

Trivia: On average, how many days does it take for a chick to hatch from its egg?