Poultry Farming and Bird Flu

The video provides an overview of poultry farming, focusing on the management and breeding of domesticated birds like chickens for meat and eggs. It discusses the history of poultry farming in India, types of poultry birds such as broilers and layers, and their lifecycle. The video also covers various poultry breeds, farm management practices, and common poultry diseases, including bird flu.

Which bird is most preferred in the poultry industry?

• Chicken

• Turkey

• Duck

• Goose

What is the primary purpose of raising broilers?

• For their eggs

• For their companionship

• For their feathers

• For their meat

How long are broilers typically grown before reaching market weight?

• 3-4 weeks

• 15-16 weeks

• 6-7 weeks

• 10-12 weeks

What is the main purpose of layers in poultry farming?

• To act as pets

• To provide feathers

• To lay eggs

• To produce meat

At what age do layers typically start laying eggs?

• 10 weeks

• 15 weeks

• 22 weeks

• 30 weeks

Which of the following is a Mediterranean breed introduced in India?

• White Leghorn

• Cornish

• Rhode Island Red

• Australorp

What is a dual-purpose breed in poultry?

• A breed used for meat and fighting

• A breed used for both meat and eggs

• A breed used for feathers and meat

• A breed used for eggs and companionship

What is a critical aspect of poultry farm management?

• Allowing birds to roam freely

• Maintaining proper hygiene

• Feeding birds only once a day

• Providing entertainment for birds

What is bird flu also known as?

• Canine influenza

• Equine flu

• Avian influenza

• Swine flu

What virus causes bird flu?

• H5N1

• H1N1

• H7N9

• H3N2