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Where is poultry farmed in South Africa?

  • Only in urban areas
  • Only in rural areas
  • All over South Africa (correct)
  • Only near cities

What is a chicken run?

  • A place where chickens sleep under a roof and can run freely (correct)
  • A place where chickens are kept for egg production
  • A place where chickens are kept in small spaces
  • A place where chickens are fattened for their meat

What are batteries in poultry farming?

  • A place where chickens are kept in small spaces (correct)
  • A place where chickens sleep under a roof and can run freely
  • A place where chickens are kept for egg production
  • A place where chickens are fattened for their meat

What do chickens eat?

<p>Mealies, seeds, crushed shells, laying meal, and water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are laying hens?

<p>Hens kept for egg production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are broiler hens?

<p>Hens fattened for their meat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can we use chickens for?

<p>Eggs, meat, and chicken manure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is poultry farming?

<p>Farming of birds for their meat or eggs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Poultry Farming

Farming of birds, like chickens, for their meat or eggs.

Laying Hens

Hens raised specifically for egg production.

Broiler Hens

Hens raised and fattened for their meat.

Chicken Uses

Eggs, meat, and manure.

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Chicken Run

A place where chickens sleep under a roof and can run freely

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Batteries

A place where chickens are kept in small spaces

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Chicken Diet

Mealies, seeds, crushed shells, laying meal, and water

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Poultry Farming Location in SA

Poultry is farmed across all regions of South Africa.

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Study Notes

Poultry Farming in South Africa

  • Poultry farming is a significant industry in South Africa, with many farms located throughout the country.

Poultry Farming Terminology

  • A chicken run is a fenced area where chickens are kept, allowing them to exercise and engage in natural behavior.

Battery Systems in Poultry Farming

  • Batteries in poultry farming refer to a system of cages where birds are kept in close confinement, typically in a multi-tiered arrangement.

Chicken Nutrition

  • Chickens are omnivores and their diet consists of a combination of grains, proteins, and vitamins, which may include ingredients such as corn, soybeans, and fishmeal.

Types of Chickens

  • Laying hens are bred specifically for egg production, often hybrids of Leghorn or Rhode Island Red breeds.
  • Broiler hens are bred for meat production, often hybrids of Cornish or Plymouth Rock breeds.

Uses of Chickens

  • Chickens can be used for various purposes, including egg production, meat production, and as a source of income for small-scale farmers.

Definition of Poultry Farming

  • Poultry farming is the practice of raising domesticated birds, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, for their eggs, meat, and feathers.

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