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Broiler Breeder SelectionKeep - CullCDE Practice
Based on the 2003 Georgia Poultry CDE
By: Jennie Simpson and Dr. Frank Flanders
Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office
Georgia Department of Education
May 2003
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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 Tip
Handle the birds and make them move
around. A bird laying down may have a leg defect only noticeable
when the bird is moved.
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DEMONSTRATION
Broiler Breeder Placement Bird #1
Is this chicken keep or cull?
A. Cull
B. Keep
If Cull, choose a reason
A. Cross Beak
B. Discolored or swollen hocks
C. Leg or foot abnormalities
D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º
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Broiler Breeder PlacementBird #2
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Is this chicken keep or cull?
A. Cull
B. Keep
If Cull, choose a reason
A. Cross Beak
B. Discolored or swollen hocks
C. Leg or foot abnormalities
D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º
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Broiler Breeder PlacementBird #3
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Is this chicken keep or cull?
A. Cull
B. Keep
If Cull, choose a reason
A. Cross Beak
B. Discolored or swollen hocks
C. Leg or foot abnormalities
D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º
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Broiler Breeder PlacementBird #4
Is this chicken keep or cull?
A. Cull
B. Keep
If Cull, choose a reason
A. Cross Beak
B. Discolored or swollen hocks
C. Leg or foot abnormalities
D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º
Click to enlarge
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Broiler Breeder PlacementBird #5
Previous Next
Is this chicken keep or cull?
A. Cull
B. Keep
If Cull, choose a reason
A. Cross Beak
B. Discolored or swollen hocks
C. Leg or foot abnormalities
D. Crooked toes, greater than 90º
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Handling 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.