Animal Production

What does the term 'poultry' refer to?

• Cows and pigs

• Feathered animals like chickens and ducks

• Fish and shrimp

• Dogs and cats

What is brooding in poultry farming?

• Feeding adult ducks

• Training geese to fly

• Caring for chicks after hatching

• Selling grown chickens

What is rearing in poultry farming?

• Feeding adult ducks

• Training geese to fly

• Selling grown chickens

• Caring for chicks after hatching

What is the purpose of brooding in poultry farming?

• To teach chicks how to swim

• To make the chicks exercise

• To train chicks to fly

• To ensure the health and survival of chicks

What is the difference between natural and artificial brooding?

• The presence of a broody hen

• The type of food given to chicks

• The size of the brooding house

• The color of the chicks

Why is it important to provide the right temperature during brooding?

• To make the chicks exercise more

• To teach the chicks how to fly

• To prevent the chicks from eating too much

• To ensure proper growth and development of chicks

What should be done to the brooding house before receiving the birds?

• Paint the walls with bright colors

• Clean the house and disinfect it

• Remove all equipment from the house

• Leave the house as it is

Why is it important to provide foot baths with disinfectant at the entrance?

• To teach the chicks how to fly

• To make the chicks exercise more

• To prevent the chicks from eating too much

• To protect the birds from infections

What factors should be considered for successful brooding?

• Color of the curtains in the brooding house

• Temperature, air quality, humidity, and light

• Type of food given to the chicks

• Number of windows in the brooding house

Why is Personal Protective Equipment important in poultry farming?

• To train the birds to fly

• To protect the farmer from harm

• To make the farmer look professional

• To keep the birds warm