Masthuhn

broiler chicken

noun MAST-hoon Rare

Also means

fattening chicken

Usage Note

Masthuhn is a chicken raised for meat production (Mast), distinct from a laying hen (Legehenne). The welfare and living conditions of Masthühner are a major topic in German agricultural policy and consumer debates.

Examples

"Ein Masthuhn wird durchschnittlich nach 35 Tagen geschlachtet."

Natural Translation

A broiler chicken is slaughtered on average after 35 days.

Literal Translation

A broiler-chicken is on-average after 35 days slaughtered.

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