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12b and 13: Backyard poulty Flashcards

1
Q

What are the only things chickens won’t destroy?

A

Nettles and docks

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2
Q

What are the housing requirements in case of influenza outbreak?

A

Must all be able to get undercover and out of contact with wild birds

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3
Q

How much perch do you need per laying bird?

A

25-30cm

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4
Q

How many nest boxes?

A

One per 3-4 birds

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5
Q

How much does a hen in lay eat per day?

A

125g

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6
Q

How much does a hen in lay drink per day?

A

200ml

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7
Q

What happens if a hen doesn’t get enough food or water?

A

Decreased egg production

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8
Q

What is it illegal to feed chickens?

A

Kitchen scraps

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9
Q

Why is corn not a good feed for high-producing hens?

A

Not enough calories or protein

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10
Q

Where should you get point of lay pullets from?

A

Producer of free range birds, vaccinated, hard-feathered

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11
Q

What is the problem with commerical hybrids?

A

Soft-feathered so don’t keep outdoors

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12
Q

Where is it a bad idea to get birds from?

A

Poultry auctions and bird dealers

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13
Q

What are some problems with ex-battery hens?

A

End of lays, exhausted, poor bones, few feathers, enteric parasites, vaccinated but immunity wearing off

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14
Q

How often do you worm hens?

A

Every 3-6 months

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15
Q

What is the only licensed wormers

A

Flubenvet

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16
Q

What is Verm-X?

A

NOT a wormer

17
Q

When does moulting occur?

A

At the end of the period of lay

18
Q

Above how many birds must you register the holding?

A

50

19
Q

What are all commercial layers vaccinated for?

A

Salmonella

20
Q

What is a ddx for diarrhoea in birds?

A

Polyuria

21
Q

WHy may chickens vent peck?

A

heat stress

22
Q

How can you control vent pecking?

A

Remove the leading chicken

23
Q

How do you treat a corn?

A

Just keratin so can remove and give a little bandage

24
Q

In which season are feather mites common?

A

Winter

25
Q

What are three ways of treating lice?

A

Ivermectin, pyrethroid sprays, diatomaceous earth

26
Q

Which breed are good for breeding?

A

Silkies

27
Q

What causes vent gleet?

A

venereal herpes

28
Q

What should you do if a bird has vent gleet?

A

Cull

29
Q

What can you use instead of sutures in birds?

A

A few staples

30
Q

How long do you need to fixate fractures for?

A

10-14 days

31
Q

Why should you not use a red bandage in chickens?

A

Others will peck

32
Q

Which analgesics are licensed in birds?

A

None

33
Q

Which antibiotics can never be used with human consumption?

A

Fluoroquinolones

34
Q

How long is the withdrawal if unlicensed?

A

28 days

35
Q

Where do you give IM injection?

A

breast

36
Q

Where do you give IV injection?

A

Right jugular, or medial metatarsal

37
Q

Which are the only chickens Baytril is licensed for?

A

Meat chickens

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