Achieving Optimal Body Weight and Health in Poultry Farming
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What is the minimum weight in pounds that a broiler must achieve by 21 days of age?

  • 2 pounds
  • 3 pounds
  • 4 pounds
  • 1 pound (correct)

    • How many grams of feed should a chick eat per day in the first week of life?

  • 200 grams
  • 50 grams
  • 100 grams
  • 150 grams (correct)

    • At what age should the body weight of a broiler be at least 4 times its weight at 1 day old?

  • 28 days
  • 7 days
  • 14 days (correct)
  • 21 days

    • What is the average daily weight gain required for broilers from day 22 to day 28?

    <p>57 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected total mortality rate for broilers at 40 days of age?

    <p>Less than 4.0%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical action recommended before chick arrival in the first week?

    <p><strong>Clean and disinfect</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do chicks crowd around the heat source when the temperature is too low?

    <p>To ruffle their feathers and huddle together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of a poor start in broilers?

    <p>Lower body weight at the beginning of the fattening period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the early development phase considered the most important for chicks?

    <p>To determine the size of their heart and liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about broilers with body weights around 90g and 220g after 7 days?

    <p>They are likely to have better and bigger organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of chicks being unable to grow rapidly during their first week of life?

    <p>Lower body weight at the end of the fattening period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can early growth influence broilers according to the text?

    <p>It can improve chick quality significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended brooder temperature for day-old chicks?

    <p>32-35°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the brooder temperature is too high for chicks?

    <p>Chicks get dehydrated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for newly hatched chicks to have access to fresh water?

    <p>To prevent dehydration and weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for the 7-day chick weight compared to the day 1 chick weight for optimal performance?

    <p>At least 4 times the day 1 weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a chick loses 20% of its water content, what is the likely outcome?

    <p>Chick dies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended house temperature for day-old chicks?

    <p>26-27°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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