Poultry Raising

Egg anatomy that contains calcium carbonate?

• albumen

• chalaza

• shell

• shell membrane

Encloses, protects contents in egg from bacteria

• shell membrane

• shell

• yolk membrane

• chalaza

Proper temp for incubating

• 99.5F

• 105.5F

• 95.5F

• 90.5F

Proper humidity for incubating eggs day 1-18

• 65-75%

• 30-40%

• 50-60%

• 90-95%

What is the term for this candled egg?

• non fertilized

• quittor

• fertilized

• yolker

What breed of chicken is this? What color eggs does it have?

• Isa Brown; brown

• Rhode Island Red; brown

• Buff Orpington; brown

• Brahma; brown

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Where is site of chick development?

• Germinal Disc

• Chalaza

• Shell

• Yolk

What is the term for this incubated egg?

• yolker

• fertilized

• quittor

• over easy

Advantages of raising Chickens

• High efficiency

• Fast return on investment

• Low land requirements

• Mechanized operation

What is the primary purpose of the comb and wattles in poultry?

• A) To help in digestion

• B) To regulate body temperature

• C) To assist in flight

• D) To protect against predators