Poultry Basics

Question 1

7 classifications of poultry

Answer 1

Broiler or Fryer
Roasters
Capon
Stag
Hen or Stewing chicken
Cock or Rooster
Jumbo Broiler

Question 2

3 Other Poultry

Answer 2

Peking duck
Duck or Itik
Squab

Question 3

A young chicken with tender-meat with soft, pliable, and smooth-textured skin

Answer 3

Broiler or Fryer

Question 4

Are usually to 6 months of age

Answer 4

Roasters

Question 5

Is a castrated male chicken that has been specially fattened for human consumption

Answer 5

Capon

Question 6

A male chicken, usually under ten months of age, with coarse skin, and somewhat toughened and darkened flesh

Answer 6

Stag

Question 7

A mature female chicken, which is usually more than ten months of age

Answer 7

Hen or Stewing chicken

Question 8

Is is a mature male chicken with coarse skin, toughened and darkened meat, and hardened breastbone tip

Answer 8

Cock or Rooster

Question 9

This is a large chicken of about 4kg in weight

Answer 9

Jumbo Broiler

Question 10

This breed of duck originated from China and known for its tender and flavorful meat

Answer 10

Peking duck

Question 11

Is available and popular in many towns of Rizal

Answer 11

Duck or Itik

Question 12

This bird is a young, immature pigeon, with extra tender meat

Answer 12

Squab

Question 13

Poultry is a good source of: (10)

Answer 13

Protein
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Pyridoxine
Vitamin E
Zinc
Iron
Magnesium

Question 14

Advantages of chicken (7)

Answer 14

-Excellent source of protein
-Economical cheaper than other meats
-Easy to prepare and to serve
-Goes well with other ingredients
-Has many uses, soups, salads, main dishes etc.
-Very versatile and can be cooked in many ways
-Popular in all ages