Poultry and Livestock Housing Quiz

What is the main purpose of poultry housing?

• To allow them to roam freely

• To protect them from harsh environmental conditions

• To provide food for the birds

• To keep them in cages

Which type of poultry housing is the oldest?

• Semi-intensive poultry housing

• Intensive system housing

• Folding units housing

• Free-range or extensive poultry house system

What is a characteristic of the deep litter system?

• It is only used for ducks

• It has no bedding materials

• It requires a lot of space

• It is known as a chicken coop

What is the main advantage of the slatted or wire floor poultry system?

• It requires more feeding

• It allows for better ventilation and easier manure removal

• It is only for small farms

• It is cheaper to build

How many hens can be stocked per square meter in a multi-tier housing system?

• 20 hens

• 15 hens

• 10 hens

• 18 hens

What is the purpose of a chick brooder?

• To transport chicks

• To collect eggs

• To provide warmth and light for baby chicks

• To feed adult chickens

What is a dropping board used for?

• To collect manure

• To provide a resting place

• To feed the chickens

• To collect eggs

What type of housing is designed specifically for pigs?

• Sheep housing

• Cattle housing

• Poultry housing

• Swine housing

What is a hog wallow?

• A water source for pigs

• A type of pig housing

• A place for pigs to cool off in hot weather

• A feeding trough for pigs

What is the purpose of a feeding trough?

• To hold food for farm animals

• To collect manure

• To provide a place for animals to sleep

• To provide water