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