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What is a key characteristic used to identify chicken breeds?
What is a key characteristic used to identify chicken breeds?
- Color of the feathers (correct)
- Length of the beak
- Size of the eggs
- Sound they make
Which of the following is considered a common breed of duck known for its egg production?
Which of the following is considered a common breed of duck known for its egg production?
- Mallard Duck
- Indian Runner Duck (correct)
- Wood Duck
- Pekin Duck
What is a primary benefit of selecting pure breed chickens for farming?
What is a primary benefit of selecting pure breed chickens for farming?
- Higher feed costs
- Higher susceptibility to diseases
- Consistent egg production (correct)
- Longer maturation time
Which poultry animal is known for its ability to thrive in various climates, making it popular globally?
Which poultry animal is known for its ability to thrive in various climates, making it popular globally?
What aspect of poultry management significantly affects the health and productivity of ducks?
What aspect of poultry management significantly affects the health and productivity of ducks?
Which of the following best describes a characteristic of quail breeds?
Which of the following best describes a characteristic of quail breeds?
In breeding poultry, what is one technique that ensures genetic diversity?
In breeding poultry, what is one technique that ensures genetic diversity?
What role do environmental factors play in the breeding of poultry animals like ducks and chickens?
What role do environmental factors play in the breeding of poultry animals like ducks and chickens?
Which breeding technique involves mating closely related animals to maintain specific characteristics?
Which breeding technique involves mating closely related animals to maintain specific characteristics?
What is a primary purpose of raising different breeds of domestic farm animals?
What is a primary purpose of raising different breeds of domestic farm animals?
Which of the following is NOT a breeding technique mentioned in the provided content?
Which of the following is NOT a breeding technique mentioned in the provided content?
Which breed of poultry is commonly used for both meat and egg production?
Which breed of poultry is commonly used for both meat and egg production?
What characteristic is most commonly associated with the Pekin duck breed?
What characteristic is most commonly associated with the Pekin duck breed?
Which breed of quail is often favored for its rapid growth and egg-laying abilities?
Which breed of quail is often favored for its rapid growth and egg-laying abilities?
Which of the following is a key aspect of poultry management?
Which of the following is a key aspect of poultry management?
The term 'grading up' in animal breeding refers to what process?
The term 'grading up' in animal breeding refers to what process?
What is the average egg production per year for the Leghorn chicken breed?
What is the average egg production per year for the Leghorn chicken breed?
Which chicken breed is also known for its ability to take flight easily?
Which chicken breed is also known for its ability to take flight easily?
What is the weight range for male Leghorn chickens?
What is the weight range for male Leghorn chickens?
Where did the Ancona breed of chicken originate?
Where did the Ancona breed of chicken originate?
Which of the two breeds averages more egg production?
Which of the two breeds averages more egg production?
What chicken breed is known for having ten color varieties?
What chicken breed is known for having ten color varieties?
What factor can impact the egg production of poultry breeds?
What factor can impact the egg production of poultry breeds?
Which characteristic is not associated with the Leghorn breed?
Which characteristic is not associated with the Leghorn breed?
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Study Notes
Livestock Breeds
- Chicken, duck, and quail are types of livestock
- Livestock are raised to provide employment and products for human consumption such as meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool
- Different breeds of livestock can be identified through distinct physical characteristics
Chicken Breeds
- Leghorn is a breed of chicken that originated in central Italy, there are ten color varieties
- Leghorn chickens are good egg layers and can produce up to 280 white eggs per year
- Ancona is a Mediterranean breed of chicken that originated in Marches, Italy
- Ancona chickens are known for being rustic, lively and hardy
- Ancona chickens are good egg layers and can produce up to 220 white eggs per year
Duck Breeds
- There are many duck breeds
Quail Breeds
- There are many quail breeds
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