poultry production Flashcards
what are the main systems of keeping poultry
- semi- extensive system
- extensive system
- the intensive system
what is the extensive system
birds are kept outside and are free to go anywhere
the semi extensive system
birds are kept outside during the day and inside during the night
the intensive system
birds are kept inside their whole life
what are some advantages of the extensive system
- dont have to find food
- dont have to find shelter
- it is cheaper
what are some disadvantages of the extensive system
- more prone to preditors
- more prone to diseases
- can cause problem to farmer
advantages of the semi extensive system
- more protection
- increased production
- will recive balanced diet
disadvantages of the semi extensive system
- costy
- more labour intensive
- repairs needed to coob
advantage of intensive system
- kept safe
- will have balanced diet
3.production levels will be high
disadvantage of intensive system
- costy
- they can develop respitory issues due to overly crowded area
- can cause cannibalisim
what are the types of intensive systems
deep iitter system
battery cage system
in the deep litter system birds are kept on litter such as:
- wood shavings
- saw dust
3.dried grass
in the battery cage system birds are kept in
in the battery cage system birds are kept in cages the entirety of their life
litter materials are their to:
keep them warm
absorb droppings
protect their body
