glossary of terms Flashcards
is a collective term for all domestic birds that is of economic service to man.
poultry
it can also refer to the dressed carcass of the fowl.
poultry
are kinds of birds that are included in the term poultry
poultry species
total abdominal depth and width
abdominal capacity
the distance between the public and the keel bone
abdominal depth
the distance between the 2 pubic bones
abdominal width
fear of chickens
alektorophobia
medication used as an aid to prevent and treat coccidiosis and can be found in some medicated chick feeds.
amprolium
a dilute substance produced by microorganisms that have the power to kill other organisms.
antibiotic
a substance formed in the body as a result of infection or administration of suitable antigens.
antibody
a disease organism that has been weakened to reduce it’s virulence.
attenuated
pertaining to birds
avian
microscopic organisms that are composed of a single cell
bacteria
a miniature chicken about the size of a regular chicken.
bantam
a chicken of mixed breed
barnyard chicken
the elongated feathers below the beak area that created a puffy look to some feathers.
beard
8-14 age of chicks (days)
29.4-32.2 temperature
15-21 age of chicks (days)
26.7-29.4 temperature
beyond 21 age of chicks
when necessary
use to measure temperature
thermometer
BROODING
a. good quality chicks
b. proper temperature
c. adequate space allowance
d. proper ventilation
e. adequate lighting facilities
f. proper sanitation
g. protection from predators
sources of heat for brooder
- electricity
- liquefied petrolium gas
use of incandescent bulb, infrared lamp and hover type heaters.
electricity
provided inside the brooder compartment to regulate the temperature
thermostats
used in large scale poultry farm and when electricity is not available
liquefied petrolium gas
to confine the chicks near the heat source
brooder guard
brooder guard made
aluminum sheets
lawanits
plywood
hard cardboard
the genetic potential can only be expressed if proper nutrition and management are provided
feeding
3 types of FEEDS
- pre-starter or chick booster
- broiler starter
- broiler finisher
15% based on total feed consumption. given from day old to 2 weeks.
pre-starter or chick booster
35% based on total food consumption. given from 2-4 weeks old
broiler starter
50% based on total food consumption. given from 4 weeks and until desired market weight.
broiler finisher
a mixture of ground and powdered form of feedstuff
mash
compressed of mash feeds
pellets
coarsely ground pellets
crumble
disadvantages of pelleting
a. added cost of pelleting
b. wasting of fine particles when pellets break into crumble
c. increased water consumption of broiler chicken that often result to wet droppings
d. increased incidence and severity of cannibalism
is a word for a hen
biddy
the use of the beak to scoop feed out of a through - onto the floor.
bill out
disease prevention management
biosecurity
a small white bullseye on the egg yolk indicating in fertile egg.
blastoderm
a small white disc on the egg yolk indicating an fertile egg.
blastodisc
the fading color of beak, shanks, and vent.
bleaching
the moist, protective coating of a freshly laid egg that dries so fast.
bloom
a material used to cover the floor on confined spaces BREAK UP- to discourage a hen from setting.
bedding/litter
a group of chickens that are like each other and different from other chickens.
breed
mature chickens where fertile eggs are collected.
breeders
a characteristics of purebred chicks whereby they resemble both parents.
breed true
a young, tender meat chicken also called a FRYER.
broiler
to care for a batch of chicks
brood
a type of chicken raised for meat
brooder
material which is place around the brooder heat source to prevent the chicks from staying too far from the heat source.
brooder gaurd
