WorksheetsPoultry Industry Study Guide
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Vocabulary – Match the term with its definition
Broiler
Chickens raised for meat
Poultry
The group name for birds like chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese
Incubation
A place where eggs are hatched into chicks
Comb
The red, fleshy part on top of a chicken’s head
Biosecurity
Chickens raised for eggs
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
Reorder the following into the correct order of the US POULTRY VERTICAL FARMING STRUCTURE
Broiler Breeders
Hatchery
Grow out farm
Processing
What is the primary purpose of raising layer chickens?
For their feathers
As show animals
For egg production
For meat production
What is one benefit of free-range poultry farming?
Faster growth rates
Lower feed costs
Higher egg production
Improved animal welfare
Which farming method involves raising chickens in a controlled environment indoors?
Free-range
Organic
Cage
Pastured
