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What is the length growth during week 1?

No growth
Less than 1 inch
More than 1 inch and up to 1/2 gram (correct)
More than 10 grams

What are the characteristics of poultry during week 1?

Development of nervous system, reproductive organs, brain, circulatory system well developed, formation of appendages, rapid wing development, heart begins to beat.

What is the weight of poultry during week 2?

Up to 10 grams (correct)
No weight change
Greater than 30 grams
1 gram

What are some characteristics of poultry during week 2?

Becomes more chick-like, wings, feet, and toes are well developed, appearance of feathers, beak begins to harden, scales and claws start to appear. Signup and view all the answers

What is the length growth during week 3?

Grows up to 30 grams (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens during week 3 of poultry development?

The embryo grows rapidly, occupies all the space within the egg, assumes hatching position, and breaks through the shell. Signup and view all the answers

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Poultry Gestation Period

Week 1:
- Length: Grows more than 1 inch and weighs up to 1/2 gram.
- Developmental milestones:
  - Nervous system, reproductive organs, and brain begin to form.
  - Circulatory system becomes well developed.
  - Appendages start to form.
  - Rapid development of wings occurs.
  - Heart commences beating.
Week 2:
- Length: Increases from 1 gram to 10 grams.
- Key characteristics:
  - Chick becomes more recognizable, exhibiting chick-like features.
  - Significant development of wings, feet, and toes.
  - Appearance of feathers and hardening of the beak.
  - Scales and claws begin to emerge.
Week 3:
- Length: Grows up to 30 grams.
- Key milestones:
  - Embryo experiences rapid growth, filling the egg entirely.
  - Chick assumes hatching position in preparation for breaking through the shell.