For some perspective: according the the internet (infallible source of truth), there are about 389 million chickens in the USA. I haven't added up all the numbers in this list, but my rough estimate is around 20 million, or 5% reduction of the total (and that assumes we aren't breeding any chickens during that time).
Correct, chickens grow up very fast from chick to hen and if there is a rooster many new chickens to be had constantly so can be replaced as fast as they are killed. Unlike larger animals. Some chickens are strictly laying hens, they lay eggs constantly without a rooster around. Biggest problem with any animal is you need the feed to match the count.
For some perspective: according the the internet (infallible source of truth), there are about 389 million chickens in the USA. I haven't added up all the numbers in this list, but my rough estimate is around 20 million, or 5% reduction of the total (and that assumes we aren't breeding any chickens during that time).
Correct, chickens grow up very fast from chick to hen and if there is a rooster many new chickens to be had constantly so can be replaced as fast as they are killed. Unlike larger animals. Some chickens are strictly laying hens, they lay eggs constantly without a rooster around. Biggest problem with any animal is you need the feed to match the count.