Poultry Industry

Which poultry species dominates the U.S. poultry industry?

• turkeys

• geese

• ducks

• chickens

The first chickens in North America were brought by____.

• Spanish explorers in the 1500s

• British troops in the 1700s

• trading ships in the mid 1800s

• settlers to Jamestown Colony in the early 1600s

The third most important type of commercial poultry is____.

• ducks

• geese

• quail

• ratites

Mature bantam breeds generally weigh___.

• one to two pounds

• two to four pounds

• four to six pounds

• six to ten pounds

How long does it take for a chicken to complete an egg?

• slightly more than 12 hours

• slightly more than 24 hours

• slightly more than 36 hours

• slightly more than 48 hours

What temperature are eggs kept in an incubator so they develop properly?

• 60 degrees F

• 70 degrees F

• 90 degrees F

• 100 degrees F

How long does it take for a chicken egg to hatch?

• 16 days

• 18 days

• 21 days

• 24 days

Shining a bright light through the egg to view the contents is referred to as _____.

• candling

• raking

• lighting

• selecting

The highest grade that eggs can receive is ____.

• A

• AA

• B

• BB

T/F: Geese are raised in the United States mostly for their eggs.

• True

• False