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WorksheetsBird reproduction
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
The role of the testicles is to...
Produce sperm
Produces eggs
Transports sperm to the cloaca
Transports urine to the cloaca
Which of the following organs do mammals have, but most birds do not?
Testicles
Urethra
Penis
Vas deferens
The ovaries are responsible for...
Producing eggs
Producing sperm
Transporting sperm
Fertilising the eggs
The role of the cloaca is to..
Excrete waste and sexual fluids
Store food whilst softened by the saliva
Transports urine to be excreted
Connects the kidneys to the opening
What is the role of the albumen?
Protects the foetus from harm
Provides the foetus with nutrients
Provides the foetus with oxygen
Keeps the foetus in place
Which structure is the red arrow pointing to?
Yolk
Albumen
Chalazae
Germinal disc
What is the function of the yolk?
Protects the foetus
Provides the foetus with nutrition
It develops into the foetus
It absorbs the impact from any knocks
Which of the following is a symptom of egg-binding? (Choose 2)
Vomiting
Straining
Swelling of the cloaca
Head rolling
How can egg-binding be treated?
Warm bath
Increased food
Antibiotic injection
Vinegar in their water
How long must a chicken egg be incubated for?
21 days
28 days
7 days
35 days
At what temperature should an egg be incubated at?
37 degrees
45 degrees
27 degrees
15 degrees
Why is it important to turn eggs whilst incubating?
To ensure the whole egg keeps warm
To stop the chick sticking to the shell
To ensure they do not get comfortable
To stop the eggs from cooking
How often should incubated eggs be turned?
2 - 3 times per day
5 - 8 times per day
Once a day
Whenever you get the chance
Which of the following are advantages of natural incubation? (Choose 2)
Cheaper
Expensive
The hen turns the eggs herself
The eggs may get cold if she moves to eat
Which of the following are disadvantages of artificial incubation? (Choose 2)
Cheaper
Expensive
The chicken will be upset her eggs have been taken away
The eggs must be turned regularly by hand
