Family farmers care for and raise broiler chickens for approximately 49 to 63 days, depending on desired market weight. Throughout their lifespan, Sanderson Farms chickens are fed a balanced diet that provides them with the proper nutrition necessary to grow to their maximum potential.
Category: What makes chickens grow so fast?
How many days does it take to grow a chicken?
Conventionally bred broiler chickens: Most of the chicken available in the stores today comes from flocks that grow to market weight in about 48 days on average, using fewer natural resources – therefore more sustainably.