Introduction and Breeds Flashcards
sn. quail
Coturnix coturnix
japonica
sn. ostrich
Struthio australis
sn. swan
Olorco lumbianus
sn. pea fowls
Pavo cristatus
sn. guinea fowl
Numida meleagris
n. pigeons
Columba livia
sn. pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
sn. geese
Cygnopsis sygnoides
sn. turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
sn. muscovy
Cairina moschata
sn. mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
sn. chicken
Gallus gallus domestica
Incubation of Chicken
19-21 days
Incubation of Anas platyrhynchos
28 days
Incubation of Cairina moschata
35-37 days
Incubation of Meleagris gallopavo
28 days
incubation period of Cygnopsis sygnoides
30-31 days
incubation of Phasianus colchicus
23-24
incubation of Columba livia
18 days
incubation of Numida meleagris
40 days
incubation of Pavo cristatus
28 days
incubation of Olorco lumbianus
35 days
incubation of Struthio australis
42 days
incubation of Coturnix coturnix
japonica
16-18 days
Type of poultry production system which offers low to medium level safety
Semi-intensive
Type of poultry production system which offers great safety but requires moderate to high cost and maintenance
Small/medium scale intensive
They are great meat producers but inefficient layers
Meat type
Breeds that are great layers but inefficient meat producers
Egg types
Breeds that are both efficient in producing meat and layers
Dual type
Name the three popular commercial chickens
Broilers
Layers
Breeders
What are the importance of poultry business?
- Poultry eggs and meat are considered one of the best sources of animal proteins of high biological value
- It provides source of income and opportunities for employment
- Less investment is required
- Quick return of investment
- Chicken dung is a very good source of fertilizer
- Poverty alleviation
What are the qualities a poultryman must possess?
- Has fondness for chicken
- Has business acumen
- Has positive attitude and disposition for work
- Has initiative and is resourceful
- Is observant and has clinical eyes
What are the specialized branches of poultry production?
- Broiler production
- Market-egg production
- Hatchery business
- Breeder and pullet production
Give the factors considered for the location of the poultry farm
- Land availability and cost
- Neighbors and human population
- Electricity, feed, and water supply
- Topography of area
- Acceptability
- Market relationship
- Transportation facilities
Descended from the red jungle fowl
Chicken or domestic fowls
Large, heavy birds with infertility problems during mating thus AI is required for commercial raising
Turkeys
Highly social birds
Geese
Mostly game birds but some are bred for meat
Pheasants
small, plump birds with powerful flight muscles
Pigeons
Also known as pet speck, original fowl, or guinea hen
Guinea fowls
They seldom fly, only through short bursts to escape predators or to go to elevated areas
Peafowls
Beautiful birds which are powerful swimmers and fliers
Swans
Fastest running bird in the world
Ostrich
It refers to a group of chickens found in a specific region of the world or bred for a particular purpose
Class
a group of chickens with a common origin that share specific distinguishing traits not found in other members of the same species
Breed
consists of a group of strains that can be distinguished from another group based on structural characteristics
variety
a subgroup within a variety that consistently differs in one or more genetic traits from the main variety
Strain
Give the characteristics of American Class.
a) Clean legged
b) brown egg layers except Lamona and Holland
c) Yellow skinned
Give the characteristics of Asiatic Class.
a) Feathered shanks
b) Heavy boned
c) Yellow skinned
d) Red earlobes
e) Brown egg layers
Give the characteristics of English Class.
a) have excellent fleshing qualities
b) white chicken (except Cornish)
c) red earlobes
d) Brown egg layers (except Dorking & Redcap)
Give the characteristics of Mediterranean Class.
a) Smallest of the 4 classes
b) Good for egg production
c) non broody
d) Clean legged
e) white ear lobes
f) white egg layers
Give at least 3 breeds of Mediterranean Class.
a) Leghorn
b) Minorca
c) Ancona
d) Andalusian
e) Mikawa
Give at least 3 breeds of English Class.
a) Orpington
b) Sussex
c) Cornish
Give at least 3 breeds of Asiatic Class.
a) Brahma
b) Cochin
c) Langshan
Give at least 3 breeds of American Class.
a) Plymouth Rock
b) Wyandotte
c) Rode Island
d) New Hampshire
e) Jersey Black Giant
