What is Layer Chicken ?

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Laying hens are called layer hens. Layer hens are reared for commercial egg production. Layer rearing is usually limited to 21-62 weeks. Some of the improved breeds are layer chickens - 1. Isa Brown II. Starcross Brian 3. Starcross-579 4. Hisex Brown 5. Hisex White.

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