Poultry Husbandry Flashcards
1
Q
What is the egg laying phase?
A
18-72 weeks
2
Q
When is peak egg laying production?
A
24 weeks (94-96%) good flocks will continue above 90% past 50 weeks
3
Q
What should chickens weight when laying eggs?
A
When first light stim’d=1500g
By 72 weeks=1950g
4
Q
What amount of feed should egg layers eat per kg of eggs
A
2kg
5
Q
What is the difference between turkeys and other poultry?
A
routine use of AI due to size difference
6
Q
How can you tell a male from a female duck?
A
Males are larger size, have higher pitched voices and more erect carriage
Females have a distinct quack, while males do not quack
7
Q
When will broiler breeder chickens start laying eggs? When will they produce eggs until?
A
16-18 weeks
til 60 weeks
8
Q
What is the typical whole life feed conversion rate for broilers?
A
1.5 to 1.7 g of feed to achieve 1g bodyweight increase
