Breeds

Question 1

What are broiler breeds?

Answer 1

chickens mainly used for meat production

Question 2

Brahma

Answer 2

Broiler breed
Asiatic breed
Large body, feathered legs, docile temperament

Question 3

Cornish

Answer 3

Broiler breed
English breed
Broad, meaty body

Question 4

What are dual-purpose breeds?

Answer 4

chickens used for both egg and meat production

Question 5

Plymouth Rock

Answer 5

Dual-purpose breed
American breed
Several varieties (white or barred)
Docile disposition
Deep, full breast muscle

Question 6

New Hampshire

Answer 6

Dual-purpose breed
American breed
Quickly matures
Developed from Rhode Island Red breed
Lays brown eggs

Question 7

What are laying breeds?

Answer 7

chickens mainly used for egg production

Question 8

Leghorn

Answer 8

Laying breed
Mediterranean breed
Flighty temperament
Lays white eggs

Question 9

Rhode Island Red

Answer 9

Laying breed
American breed
Single rose comb
Lays brown eggs

Question 10

What is the main breed of turkey used in industry meat production?

Answer 10

Broad Breasted White turkey
Cross of Broad Breasted Bronze turkey with White Holland turkey
High percentage of white meat
High feed efficiency
Large breast muscle
Requires use of AI due to broad breast muscle