Breeder Flock Management

Question 1

in breeding flocks, it is important that ____ ____ be controlled to be more uniform

Answer 1

body weight

Question 2

body weight has subsequent effect on egg prod

true or false

Answer 2

true

Question 3

underweight bird at the end of growing will cause?

Answer 3

• delayed sexual maturity
• production of too small eggs
• shorter production cycle

Question 4

for broiler breeders, ad libithum feeding system is only done on which phase of feeding?

Answer 4

starter

Question 5

for broiler breeders, 2800 ME (kcal/lg) is only supplied to growers, the rest gets 2860 ME (kcal/lg)

true or false

Answer 5

true

Question 6

criteria for selection

Answer 6

• good conformation and fleshing
• strong straight legs
• well developed comb and wattles
• clean foot pads without any visible lesions
• clean and tidy feathering
• free from any deformities and genetic defects
• active and mobile

Question 7

a good hatching egg should pass the criteria set which are?

Answer 7

• it must be clean
• no cracks or abnormalities
• with ideal weight, shape, size, and color

Question 8

nest should be introduce ____ month before onset of egg prod

Answer 8

one

Question 9

during off-peak in egg prod, it is recommended to collect eggs 6x

true or false

Answer 9

false; 4x only

Question 10

ideal mating ratio

broiler breeders 1 : __ females
layer breeder 1 : ___ females

Answer 10

9: 12

Question 11

sex separate feeding is done because of?

Answer 11

different sexes require different nutrient requirement

Question 12

how to implement SSF?

(what is SSF)

Answer 12

• install feeders of males higher
• use feeder for females with narrower grills
• insert plastic nose bar in males