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Broiler Breeder SelectionKeep - CullCDE PracticeBased on the 2003 Georgia Poultry CDEBy: Jennie Simpson and Dr. Frank FlandersGeorgia Agricultural Education Curriculum OfficeGeorgia Department of EducationMay 2003Start

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18Handling 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.16PreviousNext

InstructionsFor 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 TipHandle the birds and make them move around. A bird laying down may have a leg defect only noticeable when the bird is moved.Click forDEMONSTRATION2CORRECT !!!!Return

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14 Broiler Breeder PlacementBird #5PreviousNextIs this chicken keep or cull?CullKeepIf Cull, choose a reasonA. Cross BeakB. Discolored or swollen hocksC. Leg or foot abnormalitiesD. Crooked toes, greater than 90End

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