Growing and Laying Management

Question 1

brooding period of broiler chickens is about __ weeks

Answer 1

1 week

Question 2

growing period of broiler chicken is about 4-5 weeks

true or false

Answer 2

false; it is 3-4 weeks

Question 3

measure of efficiency in broiler management

Answer 3

• gain in weight
• feed conversion ratio
• mortality rate

Question 4

in growing period of broiler chicken, supplemental heat it still needed

true or false

Answer 4

false; supplemental heat is no longer necessaryg

Question 5

goal during maintenance phase in broiler

Answer 5

accelerate the growth

Question 6

goal during maintenance phase in layer

Answer 6

accelerate body weight –> attain sexual maturity with good body confirmation

Question 7

in growing, restricted feeding systems is practiced during maintenance phase

true or fale

Answer 7

true

Question 8

in preparation for laying, feeds can be gradually increased

true or false

Answer 8

true

Question 9

floor space in growing stage is ___birds/m^2

Answer 9

4.5

Question 10

light should not exceed __ hours in growing stage

Answer 10

12 hours

Question 11

light stimulates the development of reprod system of the fowls which results to too early sexual maturity which leads to?

Answer 11

• prod of too small eggs
• short prod cycle
• high incidence of prolapse

Question 12

during preparation for lay, light should be gradually increased and it should be at least __ hours at the start of laying then ___ during the laying period

Answer 12

14;16

Question 13

transition phase (growing to laying)

pullets at least __ month before laying

Answer 13

1 month

Question 14

transition phase (growing to laying)

transfer birds at lunch time

true or false

Answer 14

false; should be at night or early morning

Question 15

transition phase (growing to laying)

transfer ALL pullets

true or false

Answer 15

false; only healthy ones!