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Question 1

What is the housing system for pullets (18week old chicks)?

Answer 1

• Cage system
• Deep litter

Question 2

What is the stock denisity of pullets in cage systems?

Answer 2

• 30 chicks/m²

Question 3

What is the stock density of pullets on deep litter system?

Answer 3

• 30 chicks/m²

Question 4

What is the maximum distance drinkers and feeders can be in deep litter system?

Answer 4

• 2.5m apart

Question 5

At what age does pullet reach maturity?

Answer 5

• 18 weeks

Question 6

What is the optimal humidity for poultry housing?

Answer 6

• 50-70%

Question 6

What is the optimal humidity for poultry housing?

Answer 6

• 50-70%

Question 7

Explain the light regimen of poultry?

Answer 7

Colour = White, orange, yellow, red
* 0-7 days = 24h of light starting at 100lux and decreasing to 40lux
* 1-15 weeks = 10-12h of light at 20lux
* 15-20 weeks = 12-16h of light a 20lux
* 20+ weeks = 16h at 20lux

Question 8

What is the maximum air flow in summer and winter, in poultry housing?

Answer 8

• Summer 1.5m/s
• Winter 0.2-0.3m/s

Question 9

What type of housing systems are used for laying hens?

Answer 9

• Enriched = Laying cages
• Non-Cage system = Barn or Aviary
• Free range system
• Organig system