Anatomy & Feathers Flashcards
The fleshy growth above a turkey’s beak is called a:
Snood
One of the epidermal outgrowths, which collectively forms the external covering or plumage of a bird.
Feather
The single elongated tapering growth extending from the rear of a rose comb is called a:
Spike
The long curved feathers of a male chicken’s tail are called:
Sickles
A term used to describe feathers which are curled or which curve outward and forward. It is a desirable characteristic of certain breeds.
Frizzle Feather
The joint between lower thigh and shank is called the:
Hock
A definite division in the rear of the blade of a single comb is called a:
Split Comb
The feathers that cover the base of the primary and secondary wing and main tail feathers are called:
Coverts
A globular tuft of feathers on the top of the head of some breeds is called a:
Crest
A comb consisting of a single leader from the base of the beak to a hollow crown set firmly on the center of the head surrounded by a chircle of reaular points is called a:
Buttercup Comb
The short feathers at the juncture of the back and neck underneath the hackle and between the shoulders are called a:
Cape
A cluster of longer feathers hanging from the upper throat of some breeds is called a:
Beard
The horny formation projecting from the front of the head of chickens forming the forward mouth parts is called a:
Beak
Two alternating colors on a feather running across the width of the feather is called:
Barring
The entire forward part of the body from the juncture of the neck and body down to the rear point of the keel bone is called the:
Breast
The mass of feathers over the back and base of the tail of a fowl giving it a rounded effect is called a:
Cushion
Plumage of poultry in which the surface is spotted with colors or shades of color that differ from the ground color is called:
Mottling
Indistinct or irregular markings which destroy the desirable contrast with the ground color is called:
Mossy
The fleshy protruding part on top of the head of a fowl. It is larger in the male than feamale and is called :
Comb
A low, short comb set well forward on the head. It is wider at the forward end and has a slightly bumpy service and is called a:
Strawberry Comb
A crest in which there is a division with feathers falling to either side is called a:
Split Crest
A male domestic turkey is called a
Tom
A male duck is called a
Drake
What is a female chicken under one year of age?
Pullet
What is a female duck called?
Hen
What is a young domestic turkey called?
Poult
A shade of gray having a bluish cast sometimes approaching black, sometimes lighter shades.
Slate
A term applied to plumage that has high saturation
Rich
An animal between January 1 and December 31st on it’s second year of life is called a:
Yearling
What is the dorsal
Of, on, or near the back
A term used to describe anything of, or pertaining to aves or birds?
Avian
What is the gizzard made up of?
2 smooth muscles and contains grit of stone and acts as a birds teeth to grind feed.
What is the release of the mature yolk from the ovary into the second part of the female reproductive system called?
Ovulation
Name 3 of the 5 major sections of the oviduct.
Infundibulum or funnel Magnum Isthmus Shell Gland Vagina
How many chambers are in a chickens heart?
4
What is the average temperature of a chickens body?
106* F
Where are red and white blood cells formed?
Spleen
What do bird’s red blood cells have that humans do not?
Nucleus they are called Nucleated Red Blood Cells
Name the two main parts of the nervous system
Central nervous system, and Autonomic nervous system
What is the central nervous system responsible for?
Voluntary actions of the body such as movement or flight.
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the coordination of involuntary actions of the organs, intestines, blood vessels, and glands?
Autonomic Nervous system
What is the main organ of the excretory system?
Kidney
What is the primary component of poultry wate?
Uric Acid
Lungs pneumatic bones, and air sacs make up what system?
Respiratory System
True or false
The lungs of the bird are different from those of a mammal, in that the bird’s lungs are rigid.
True
What system is important for air exchange and temperature regulation in the bird?
Respiratory
What is made of 2 smooth muscles and contains grit or stones that act as the bird’s teeth by grinding food?
Gizzard
What is the place where the digestive tract, reproductive tract, and excretory tract all end up?
Cloaca
What does pancreatic juice help break down?
Fat
What is a dark green substance produced by the liver that is necessary for the absorption of fats?
Bile
True or False
The cloaca is where the egg from the female’s reproductive tract is flipped so that it will be laid large end first.
True
What are feathers important for?
Flight, protection, and temperature regulation
What is it called when a bird rearranges its barbules and barbicels?
Preening
True or false
There are no turkey breeds.
True Different types of turkeys are actually varieties originated from the wild turkey.
What is the most common commercial variety of Turkey?
Large White
What age do turkey hens, and toms reach market weight?
20 and 24 weeks respectively
How much floor space should poults have for the first 8 weeks in a brooder
1 1/2 Square Feet
Poults past 8 weeks need how much floor space?
5-8 Square Feet
How much protein is in a poult starter ration?
28%
How much protein is in a turkey growing ration?
22%
