Dr. Porter-Avian Husbandry (LS) Flashcards
What is the genetic source of all domestic chicken breeds?
Red Jungle Fowl
Estimated income of Broiler Production in the US?
5 Biggest states?
$30 billion
- GA
- AL
- AR
- NC
- MS
Estimated income of Turkey Production in the US?
5 biggest States?
$4.8 billion
- MN
- NC
- AR
- VA
- MO
Estimated income of Egg Production in the US?
5 biggest States?
$8.5 billion
- IA
- OH
- IN
- PA
- CA
How much poultry products were exported in 2013?
$4.2 billion
What 7 things can influence poultry production?
- Nutrition
- Ventilation
- Litter
- Biosecurity
- Light
- Water
- Temp.
Broilers are what?
They chickens we eat for food
How many broilers hens should there be per 1 rooster?
10 hens per rooster
How many nest boxes should there be in a broiler house?
1 nest per 4 hens
Egg incubation period of a broiler?
21 days
Feed Efficiency of Broilers?
Excellent
1.8-2.5 lbs of feed = 1 lb of broiler
Are males and females raised together in broiler houses?
Yes!
How much space do broilers require?
1ft2/bird
When are broilers sent to market?
@ 6-7 wks weighing 4.5-5 lbs
What is the optium brooding arrangement?
Set up in such a way that it looks like a donut
Why are nipple drinkers a good thing to see in Broiler houses ?
greatly reduces the rate of respiratory infections
How are Commerical Layers raised?
- No roosters
- Individual cages, Enrichment cages, or aviary system
- Pullets are transferred to layer house @ 14-18 wks
- Layer houses are light controlled →stimulates oviduct development
- Eggs fall onto collection belts
What is a pullet?
an immature laying hen
(usually < 1 yr)
What does the term “Check” mean?
A crack in the the egg
How are Breeder Turkeys raised?
- Litter floor
- Males & females are seperate
- AI required
- Hens start producing at 28 wks
What is the term for a breeder female turkey? a breeder male turkey?
- Female → hen
- Male→ breeder tom
What is a Poult?
immature male or female turkey
When do Poults hatch?
@ 27.5 days of incubation
When are turkey hens marketed?
14-15 wks @ 14-16 lbs
When are Toms marketed?
@ 18-21 wks weighing 32-45 lbs
How are commerial ducks raised?
- White pekin ducks
- Marketed at < 40 d, weighing 6 lbs
- sexes raised together
- Growing ducks raised in stages on wire
- Then on litter floors
How big is the Upland Gamebird industry in the US?
$1.6 billion in 2003
When do pheasants go into flight pens? when are they released on the preserve?
- Flight pens→ 8 wks
- Preserve→ 23-25 wks
