Chickens typically gain weight rapidly during their growth phase, especially if they are raised for meat (broilers). The weight gain will depend on factors such as the breed, diet, and conditions in which the chicken is raised.
In general, broiler chickens can gain around 0.5 to 0.6 pounds per week after the first few weeks of life. At 38 days, it's common for a broiler chicken to weigh somewhere between 4 to 5 pounds.
Given the options:
- 2 pounds
- 3 pounds
- 4 pounds
- 5 pounds
Based on average growth rates, a chicken at about 38 days old could reasonably weigh either 4 or 5 pounds. Therefore, the most accurate estimate would be 4 pounds or 5 pounds, depending on its specific growth conditions.
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