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At what age are chickens killed to be consumed as meat in an intensive system?

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Answer: six weeks old

Explanation:Chickens can live for six or more years under natural conditions. However those used in intensive farming will commonly be slaughtered before they reach six weeks old. Free-range broilers will usually be slaughtered at 8 weeks old and organic broilers at around 12 weeks old.

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