Poultry Quiz Part 1

Feathers runs with bars of white and black giving the bird a grayish appearance. This type of breed is called?

• Cornish

• Barred Plymouth Rock

• Banaba

• White Leghorn

Guinea Fowl

• Columba livia

• Meleagris gallopavo

• Cairina moschata

• Numida meleagris

Leghorn types: Brown eggs

Rhode Island red: White eggs

• 1^st Statement is True and 2^nd Statement is False

• 1^st Statement is False and 2^nd Statement is True

• Both Statement is True

• Both Statement is False

Chicken breeds that is not known for their egg or meat production but has value in their unique appearance or great plumage characteristics are called

• Love Birds

• Wild Birds

• Ornamental Birds

• Game Birds

In a communal ostrich nest, how are the eggs of the dominant (“major”) hen positioned compared to those of subordinate hens?

• All eggs are mixed randomly in the nest

• The major hen’s eggs are placed in the center for better protection, while subordinate hens’ eggs are placed toward the edge

• The major hen’s eggs are placed on the edge, while subordinate hens’ eggs are in the center

• The male ostrich eats the subordinate hens’ eggs to reduce competition

Which of the following statements about quail production in the Philippines is TRUE?

• Quails are raised mainly for meat, with egg production being rare in the country.

• The Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) is one of the most common species raised for both eggs and meat.

• Quail farming is limited to large commercial farms and is not practiced in backyards.

• Quails in the Philippines typically take more than 6 months before they start laying eggs.

During the first week of brooding, the temperature at chick level should be maintained at approximately:

• 21–24 °C

• 30–36 °C

• 38–40 °C

• 27–29 °C

Which cage arrangement is MOST efficient for maximizing space and facilitating feeding and egg collection in commercial layer farms?

• Single large cage holding the entire flock

• Randomly placed cages to allow free movement of workers

• Multi-deck (tiered) cages arranged in rows with central and side aisles

• Single-deck cages placed side by side without aisles

Which is the correct sequence for effective cleaning and disinfection of a poultry house?

• Disinfect → Remove manure → Wash with water

• Remove manure → Wash with water → Disinfect

• Wash with water → Remove manure → Disinfect

• Remove manure → Disinfect → Wash with water

Which feed ingredient is the primary protein source in most commercial poultry diets in the Philippines?

• Fish meal

• Rice bran

• Yellow corn
  

• Soybean meal