Poultry Farming Quiz

The amount of feed a laying hen consumes daily during the egg-laying period.

The amount of feed required to produce a dozen eggs.

The efficiency of feed conversion into eggs, measured as the kilograms of feed required to produce 1 kilogram of eggs.

The percentage of birds surviving from 6 to 52 weeks of age.

The age at which broiler quails are typically marketed, ranging from 25 to 28 days.

The average weight of a broiler quail at marketing age, around 200 grams.

The average weight of an adult emu, typically around 55 kilograms.

The average height of an adult emu, reaching about 1.75 meters.

In the early 19th century, poultry was primarily kept for cockfighting and religious sacrifices, with little focus on meat or egg production.

Scientific poultry keeping was initiated in India by Christian missionaries during World War II to meet the demand for meat and eggs among defense personnel.

Spencer Hatch pioneered scientific poultry farming in rural areas around Marthandam in Tamil Nadu in 1930.

The Central Avian Research Institute (CARI) was established in 1939 in Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, to advance poultry research and management in India.

The first five-year plan (1951-1956) emphasized establishing breeding farms to supply exotic chicken breeds to farmers.

The second five-year plan (1957-1961) saw the establishment of four regional Central Poultry Breeding Farms to acclimatize and propagate superior poultry breeds.

The introduction of hybrid broiler strains in 1961 marked a significant step in boosting the poultry industry.

The Random Sample Laying Test (RSLT) was instituted in 1970 at Hessarghatta near Bangalore to independently assess the productivity of different chicken breeds.

The weight of a bird at a specific age, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

The percentage of a bird's weight that consists of edible meat after processing.

The proportion of birds that survive from a specific start age to a specific end age, often expressed as a percentage.

The amount of feed required to gain a certain amount of weight or produce a unit of product (like eggs).

The number of eggs laid by a hen over a specified period, typically measured per year or per 500 days.

A group of birds that have been bred for specific traits, like meat production or egg production.

A hybrid chicken created by crossbreeding a White Leghorn (WLH) with a Rhode Island Red (RIR).

A breed of chicken known for its high egg production and white plumage.

The distance from the ground to the bottom of a light fixture, typically recommended to be 7-8 feet.

The spacing between incandescent light bulbs in a poultry house, typically 10 feet apart.

The spacing between fluorescent light bulbs in a poultry house, typically 15 feet apart.

A system of poultry rearing that utilizes a raised wire netting floor in smaller compartments called cages. Cages can be placed on stands or hung from the ceiling.

A type of cage system in which compartments are arranged in steps, creating a tiered structure. Droppings fall to the ground or a deep pit below the cages.

A type of cage system where cages are stacked vertically, one above the other. Droppings are collected in trays or on belt systems under the cages.

A single-tier cage system commonly used for raising young chicks (up to 8 weeks old).

A type of poultry rearing system that uses a layer of litter materials on the floor. This helps to control moisture, provide dust bathing opportunities, and create a natural environment for birds.

A poultry raising system where multiple batches of chicks are raised in the same shed, using the same equipment, but at different stages of their growth.

A system where a new batch of chicks is introduced into the shed every week, requiring 10 sheds in total.

A poultry rearing method where new batches of chicks are introduced every two weeks, needing 5 sheds in total.

A system involving introducing new batches of chickens each month, requiring 3 sheds for the entire operation.

The practice of raising only one batch of chicks in a shed at a time, ensuring a clean and disease-free environment.

A housing system where broiler chickens are raised in three separate pens (grower, finisher) within the same shed, transitioning them based on their age and size.

The practice of raising different batches of chicks in separate sheds to prevent disease spread.

A system that involves cleaning and disinfecting each shed after each batch of chicks is reared, minimizing disease risk.

The practice of raising birds of different age groups together on the same farm. This means that there are always birds at various stages of development, from chicks to adults.

A system where birds are marketed in one single group at the same time, resulting in a peak demand and potential market fluctuations.

The ratio of feed consumed to weight gain or egg production. Higher feed efficiency means less feed is needed to produce the same amount of meat or eggs.

The total revenue earned from selling birds, minus the costs of feed, labor, and other expenses. This indicates the profitability of the poultry farm.

The distribution of work and farm tasks is uneven throughout the year, as different age groups require different care and activities.

The practice of raising birds of different age groups separately, usually in different pens or sections of the farm.

Using various sized equipment (feeders, waterers) to accommodate birds as they grow and age.