Poultry

Question 1

Life span of a broiler

Answer 1

6 weeks

Question 2

Life span of a layer hen

Answer 2

2-3 years

Question 3

Lifespan of a turkey used for meat production

Answer 3

14-18 weeks

Question 4

Why are migrating birds a risk for commercial poultry?

Answer 4

They harbor diseases in their droppings

Question 5

What is a pullet

Answer 5

Female chicken under 12 months

Question 6

What affects molting

Answer 6

Light has an impact on molting. Short days increase the chance of molting

Question 7

What physical factors determines illness/diseases in chickens

Answer 7

Waddle and comb

Question 8

What does the crop do

Answer 8

Store food

Question 9

What’s the job of the gizzard

Answer 9

Breaks down food

Question 10

Why do chickens eat rocks

Answer 10

To help break down the food they consumed

Question 11

What are the most important housing requirements for poultry

Answer 11

Temperature control
Predator control
No loud noises

Question 12

About how many chickens are in a house

Answer 12

25,000

Question 13

When are chickens sent out

Answer 13

The day they hatch

Question 14

Which operation has the highest biosecurity

Answer 14

Breeders

Question 15

How long are eggs incubated for

Answer 15

21 days

Question 16

Why are eggs tilted during incubation

Answer 16

Mimics the hen turning the eggs. It helps keep the egg membrane from sticking

Question 17

At what age are chicks vaccinated

Answer 17

2 days before hatching then they get a spray vaccine at 1 day old

Question 18

In-Ovo

Answer 18

Vaccine administered into egg a few days prior to hatching

Question 19

Spray

Answer 19

Thin spray over 1 day old

Question 20

In water

Answer 20

Vaccine given in drinking water. 14-21 days old

Question 21

When do layer hens reach adulthood

Answer 21

18-20 weeks

Question 22

What are signs of sick chickens

Answer 22

Lethargy
Decreased feed intake
Swelling
Nasal discharge
Coughing, wheezing, sneezing
Lack of coordination
Diarrhea

Question 23

Where will sick birds lay neck to

Answer 23

Water or food

Question 24

What can indicate a chicken is sick

Answer 24

Swollen neck, feathers are flared up, head down

Question 25

How long should you wait before replacing chickens if you want to keep the same litter

Answer 25

14 days

Question 26

What are signs of incorrect stocking density

Answer 26

Scratching
Brushing
Mortality
Impaired litter quality

Question 27

How can you determine the temperature of chickens

Answer 27

Touching the feet

Question 28

How can you tell if litter is too wet

Answer 28

It can be squeezed into a ball

Question 29

What does improper litter management lead to

Answer 29

Breast blisters, and footpad dermatitis

Question 30

What percentage of moisture must be in the litter

Answer 30

35% moisture

Question 31

Why is ventilation important

Answer 31

Helps control moisture and humidity, provides oxygen, and helps maintain litter conditions

Question 32

What are the different methods of depopulization

Answer 32

Foam
Gas
Cervical dislocation
Ventilation shutdown

Question 33

What is the most common way of depopulation in a huge production

Answer 33

Foam- nitrate filled
Gas- CO2,CO,N

Question 34

If a bird/house gets avian influenza what needs to be done

Answer 34

Depopulation of house/euthanasia