Poultry Terminology

What does "Bearded" mean when referring to a bird?

• The bird has a long beak.

• The bird has feathers under its chin.

• The bird has a colorful tail.

• The bird can sing well.

What does the term "Bantam" refer to?

• A large breed of chicken

• A small breed of chicken

• A type of aquatic bird

• A farming tool

Which of the following is an alternative term sometimes used for "Bantam"?

• Bantys

• Bannys

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What does "Ornamental" refer to in the context of animal breeding?

• Bred for high intelligence

• Bred for fancy looks and nice appearance

• Bred for strength and endurance

• Bred for speed

What is the purpose of breeding an animal for "Egg Production"?

• To produce animals with good temperament

• To produce animals that are good for racing

• To breed animals that lay a lot of eggs

• To breed animals that can perform tricks

What does "Meat production" imply about the purpose of breeding an animal?

• Bred to be good companions

• Bred to be harvested for their meat

• Bred to be good at sports

• Bred to be service animals

What is the characteristic of a "Dual" purpose breed?

• The breed is the best at laying eggs and producing meat

• The breed is not good at either laying eggs or producing meat

• The breed is pretty good at both laying eggs and producing meat

• The breed is only good for ornamental purposes

What is a heritage breed?

• A) A modern breed that is used for commercial purposes

• B) A breed that was created a very long time ago, usually served multiple purposes, and was created before agriculture was commercialized

• C) A breed that has been recently developed for specific agricultural needs

• D) A wild breed that has not been domesticated

What is a rooster?

• A baby chicken

• A young male chicken before they are mature

• An adult male chicken

• An adult female chicken

What does the term 'hen' refer to?

• A young hen before egg production starts

• A baby chicken

• An adult male chicken

• An adult female chicken