Animal Production

What should be provided in the laying house to facilitate the collection of manure?

• Feeding troughs

• Nest

• Perches

• Dropping board

Where do hens or layers lay their eggs?

• Perches

• Drinking troughs

• Feeding troughs

• Nest

Why is it advisable to have a dark nest for hens?

• To supply the water needs of the birds

• To prevent the birds from scratching the feeds

• To prevent crowding at night

• To prevent the hens from breaking and eating their eggs

What is the purpose of a broody coop?

• To maintain the eggs of birds for hatching

• To confine hens that are not desired for hatching eggs

• To control the temperature for chicks

• To store feeds for future use

What is the estimated water requirement for 100 layers for the whole day?

• One kerosene can of water

• Two kerosene cans of water

• Three kerosene cans of water

• Four kerosene cans of water

What is the purpose of a feed bin?

• To maintain the eggs of birds for hatching

• To confine hens that are not desired for hatching eggs

• To store feeds for future use

• To control the temperature for chicks

What is an incubator used for?

• To control the temperature for chicks

• To maintain the eggs of birds for hatching

• To store feeds for future use

• To confine hens that are not desired for hatching eggs

What is the purpose of a breeding crate?

• To confine hens that are not desired for hatching eggs

• To maintain the eggs of birds for hatching

• To breed gilt to a large boar or a large sow

• To control the temperature for chicks

What should be constructed to prevent the birds from crowding at night?

• Perches

• Nest

• Feeding troughs

• Dropping board

What type of feeder is used for birds in confinement or elevated floor feeders?

• Long V-type feeder

• Short U-type feeder

• Circular feeder

• Square feeder