Poultry and Livestock Quiz

What is the purpose of poultry housing?

• To provide food for the birds

• To protect birds from harsh environmental conditions

• To keep birds in cages

• To allow birds to fly freely

Which type of poultry housing is the oldest?

• Semi-intensive poultry housing

• Folding units housing

• Free-range poultry house system

• Intensive system housing

What is a characteristic of the deep litter system?

• It allows easy access to feed and water

• It has no bedding materials

• It is the most expensive system

• It requires a lot of space

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

• It is cheaper to build

• It allows for better ventilation and sanitation

• It is suitable for small flocks

• It requires more manual labor

What is a perches used for in poultry housing?

• As a resting place for poultry

• To collect eggs

• To keep the house warm

• To provide food

What is the purpose of a chick brooder?

• To provide warmth and light for baby chicks

• To transport chicks

• To feed adult chickens

• To collect eggs

What is a hog wallow used for?

• To store food for pigs

• To provide comfort during hot weather

• To keep pigs in cages

• To transport pigs

What is the function of a feeding trough for cattle?

• To provide a place for cows to sleep

• To hold food for cattle

• To keep cattle warm

• To provide water for cattle

What type of housing is designed specifically for pigs?

• Sheep housing

• Swine housing

• Poultry housing

• Cattle housing

What is a drinking trough used for?

• To provide a place for animals to rest

• To hold food for animals

• To collect manure

• To supply fresh water for animals