Livestock Farming Practices Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Ensuring the hen and chicks have sufficient feed and water at all times Signup and view all the answers

How does natural brooding in poultry farming contribute to sustainable livestock production?

It promotes natural behaviors within livestock populations Signup and view all the answers

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?

To absorb droppings and keep chicks off the cold ground Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the lighting and heating setup in the brooding area?

To keep the chicks warm and encourage feeding Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use a concave reflector with the heating bulb in the brooding area?

To direct heat and light down to the floor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of screening the outer walls with feed bags or cardboard in artificial brooding?

To keep out cold draughts of air Signup and view all the answers

At what age do chicks typically have enough feathers to cope with weather conditions, marking the end of the brooding process?

3 weeks old Signup and view all the answers

Livestock Farming Practices Quiz

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What is the purpose of brooding in poultry farming?

What is the difference between natural brooding and artificial brooding in poultry farming?

Why might a farmer choose to confine a hen and chicks to a coop during 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?

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?

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?

At what age do chicks typically have enough feathers to cope with weather conditions, marking the end of the brooding process?

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