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On average, how many pound(s) of feed does a broiler chicken eat for its weight to increase 1 pound?

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About a pound of feed per week is needed to be eaten by a broiler for its weight to increase 1 pound. On average, broiler chicken weigh 0.33 pounds at age 1 week. It needs to consume 0.98 to 1.2 pounds per week to weigh 1.44 pounds at 3 weeks old.

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