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What is the purpose of brooding in poultry farming?
What is the purpose of brooding in poultry farming?
- To expose the chicks to colder weather conditions for adaptation
- To ensure the broody hen can hatch multiple clutches of eggs
- To provide warmth, protection, and care for the day-old chicks (correct)
- To increase the lifespan of the day-old chicks
What is the difference between natural brooding and artificial brooding in poultry farming?
What is the difference between natural brooding and artificial brooding in poultry farming?
- Natural brooding involves using a machine to provide warmth, while artificial brooding uses a live hen.
- Natural brooding includes protecting chicks from predators, while artificial brooding does not.
- In natural brooding, the hen incubates eggs, while artificial brooding uses an incubator. (correct)
- Artificial brooding requires a brooder, while natural brooding does not.
Why might a farmer choose to confine a hen and chicks to a coop during brooding in poultry farming?
Why might a farmer choose to confine a hen and chicks to a coop during brooding in poultry farming?
- To expose the chicks to natural elements for stronger immunity
- To reduce the workload of the farmer in caring for the chicks
- To protect the hen and chicks from predators and adverse weather conditions (correct)
- To encourage the chicks to explore and develop independence early on
What role does the farmer play in the process of natural brooding in poultry farming?
What role does the farmer play in the process of natural brooding in poultry farming?
How does natural brooding in poultry farming contribute to sustainable livestock production?
How does natural brooding in poultry farming contribute to sustainable livestock production?
What is the purpose of spreading sheets of newspaper over the litter during the introduction of feed to chicks on Day 1 and Day 2 of brooding?
What is the purpose of spreading sheets of newspaper over the litter during the introduction of feed to chicks on Day 1 and Day 2 of brooding?
What is the main function of the lighting and heating setup in the brooding area?
What is the main function of the lighting and heating setup in the brooding area?
Why is it important to use a concave reflector with the heating bulb in the brooding area?
Why is it important to use a concave reflector with the heating bulb in the brooding area?
What is the purpose of screening the outer walls with feed bags or cardboard in artificial brooding?
What is the purpose of screening the outer walls with feed bags or cardboard in artificial brooding?
At what age do chicks typically have enough feathers to cope with weather conditions, marking the end of the brooding process?
At what age do chicks typically have enough feathers to cope with weather conditions, marking the end of the brooding process?
