exam 1 Flashcards
1
Q
define poultry science
A
the study of poultry and the methods and technology of poultry production
2
Q
define poultry
A
birds bred in captivity to create products of value to humans
3
Q
what is a domestic animal?
A
a species that has been genetically altered, through selective breeding human need
4
Q
what is a wild animal?
A
free living species, unaltered by humans
5
Q
what characteristics make an animal suitable for domestication?
A
- tolerate the presence of humans
- bred in captivity
- thrive in confinement
- provide a benefit to humans
6
Q
what part of the world did chickens come from?
A
Burma, China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand
7
Q
ancestor to chicken
A
red jungle fowl
8
Q
ancestor to duck?
A
wild mallard in china
9
Q
ancestor to geese
A
Graylag goose in Europe
10
Q
how long have chickens been domestic?
A
since 5,400 BC
11
Q
how long have turkeys been domesticated?
A
since 200 BC
