Poultry Industry Study Guide

Vocabulary – Match the term with its definition

• A place where eggs are hatched into chicks

• Broiler

• The group name for birds like chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese

• Incubation

• Chickens raised for eggs

• Biosecurity

• Chickens raised for meat

• Poultry

• The red, fleshy part on top of a chicken’s head

• Comb

What is one reason poultry is important to agriculture?

• They help cows produce more milk

• They provide meat and eggs

• They are only raised as pets

• They clean barns

What is a broiler?

• A. A chicken that lays eggs

• B. A chicken raised for meat

Why do poultry barns monitor temperature, air, feed, and lighting?

• To entertain the birds

• To keep the barn clean

• To help birds grow efficiently and stay healthy

• To make birds lay colorful eggs

What country has the largest broiler chicken industry?

• Brazil

• China

• United States

• Canada

About what percent of U.S. poultry is exported to other countries?

• 5%

• 10%

• 18%

• 25%

How many pounds of chicken did Americans eat per person in 2018?

• 50 lbs

• 70 lbs

• 93 lbs

• 120 lbs

14. Name two types of birds (other than chickens) that are part of the poultry industry.

• Ducks and turkeys

• Crows and sparrows

• Eagles and hawks

• Pigeons and parrots

15. People choose organic or free-range eggs because:

• They are cheaper and less nutritious.

• They are produced without synthetic chemicals and allow better animal welfare.

• They have a longer shelf life and are larger in size.

• They are imported from other countries.

Two important things poultry producers must control inside a poultry barn are:

• Temperature and humidity

• Lighting and noise

• Feed and water

• Ventilation and bedding