Which term describes a chicken that is six to eight weeks old and raised for meat?

• A. Broiler or fryer
• B. Layer
• C. Roaster
• D. Hen

Answer: (A)

Meat-type chickens are classified by age and purpose, and six to eight weeks is the typical window for birds raised for meat. A chicken in this stage is called a broiler, with the younger, especially tender birds sometimes called fryers. This term fits because it describes both how fast these birds grow and their intended use for meat. A layer or hen is an egg-producing bird, not one raised primarily for meat. A roaster is generally older and larger, processed later for roasting rather than at the six-to-eight-week mark.