Poultry Test

What are the sectors of the poultry industry mentioned in the text?

• Egg Production, Broiler Production, Raising Replacement Pullets

• Egg Production, Broiler Production, Poultry Digestive Tract

• Egg Production, Broiler Production, Health Management

• Egg Production, Broiler Production, Feed Analysis

Where does the cleaning, grading, and packaging of eggs occur?

• On the farm

• At the grocery store

• At the processing plant

• At the hatchery

What happens to hens when their production cycle is complete?

• They are sold for meat

• They are released into the wild

• They are kept as pets

• The text does not mention what happens to them

Which system of egg production requires automatic egg gatherers?

• Caged system

• Floor system

• Both systems

• Neither system

Which breed of chicken is mentioned as a good egg producer?

• Rhode Island Red

• Leghorns

• Both breeds

• Neither breed

How many eggs does the average American consume per year according to the text?

• 256 eggs/year

• 403 eggs/year

• 1945 eggs/year

• The text does not mention the average consumption

Do you need a rooster for a hen to lay eggs?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the breed

• The text does not mention this

How are eggs fertilized?

• Externally after they are laid

• Internally before they are laid

• By a rooster after they are laid

• By a rooster before they are laid

What is the most important nutrient for chickens?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Water

Which nutrient class contains nitrogen?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Minerals