- Turkeys are raised throughout the world, with around 10 million in Canada, making it a $388 million business. Hens are harvested at 14 weeks and toms at 18 weeks. Common turkey breeds include Broad-breasted White and Broad-breasted Bronze. - Chicken production is an important source of farm income in Canada, with around 6.39 billion chickens. White Leghorns produce white eggs while hybrids like Rhode Island Red produce brown eggs. Broiler chickens are slaughtered at 35 days when they reach 2.1 kg. - Turkey litter is being used as a fuel source in electric power plants, with one plant in Minnesota providing 55 megawatts of power using 700,000