Poultry Breeding and Management Quiz

<p>40 gm/head/day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>170-180:1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fayoumi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid Growth Rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Synthetic breeds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leghorn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pronounced broodiness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve local chicken production for egg, meat, or both. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Docile nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significantly faster (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhode Island Red (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 - 5 pounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>18 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genetic mutations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure all birds are the same age (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swine flu (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>155:1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To increase chicken size (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Open Houses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air circulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>37.5 - 39 oC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least four times a day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To care for young chicks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disinfection after hatching (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure comfort and reduce mortality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural brooder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents the ratio of birds to eggs collected daily (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 cm wide, 35 cm long, 40 cm high (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide resting space for the birds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 cm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases feed intake and egg production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not suitable because it can cause overheating and stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The recommended ratio is 135:1 for starter chickens (0 - 3 weeks).

The recommended ratio is 155:1 for finisher chickens (>3 weeks).

Poultry housing protects chickens from elements and increases production.

Common types include Open Houses, Closed Houses, and Curtain Houses.

Two open sides, large overhang, and wire mesh for ventilation.

Needs fresh air, specific temperature (37.5-39°C), humidity, and space for egg movement.

Sanitation breaks the disease cycle; clean after hatching before next use.

Critical factors include temperature, humidity, ventilation, and hygiene.

A chicken breed imported for fattening purposes.

Chickens used for both egg and meat production.

A breed known for its adaptability to harsh, hot conditions in Egypt.

Evaluating color, conformation, vaccination demand, and disease susceptibility.

Consider feed consumption, hardiness, productivity, and efficiency.

Layers are chosen based on performance and appearance, focusing on laying intensity.

Chickens consume 40 gm/head/day until 8 weeks old.

Normal FCR for broilers is 1.8, indicating growth efficiency.

Provide 12 to 16 hours of light per day for optimale egg production.

Pullets can be moved to the laying house at 18 weeks of age.

‘All-in, all-out’ means only same age birds on the same site.

Includes Newcastle disease, coccidiosis, and Salmonella infections.

Good hygiene, 'all-in-all-out', and vaccination to prevent disease.

The critical period from one day to four weeks in young birds' lives, requiring supplementary heat.

A method where the mother hen provides warmth and care to her chicks.

Using heat sources like electric or kerosene brooders to keep chicks warm.

The ratio of the number of birds to the number of eggs collected in a day.

A designated area where hens lay their eggs, can be individual or communal.

The required area provided for feeding birds, typically 5 - 10 cm per bird.

The area allocated for drinking, about 3 cm per bird, ensuring access to clean water.

Lighting increases feed intake, stimulates growth and laying, among other benefits.

Three main categories: pure commercial, hybrid, local or land races.

Types based on economic value: Egg, Meat, Dual purpose, Ornamentals.

Local breeds adapted to harsh conditions, resistant to disease.

Ten breeds: Chefe, Gebsima, Horro, Jarso, Kei, Naked neck, Netch, Tepi, Tikur, Tilili.

Breeds imported to improve local egg and meat production.

Breeds primarily for egg production like Bovans Brown and White Leghorn.

A layer breed preferred for high egg production and docility.

Commercial meat production birds that grow quickly, reaching 4-5 lbs in 5 weeks.