Raising Blue Ribbon Pullets

Question 0

At what age do chickens start laying eggs?

Answer 0

5-5 1/2 months

Question 1

At what age are broilers ready to be dressed for home use?

Answer 1

8-8 1/2 weeks

Question 2

When should you get birds for a 4H flock?

Answer 2

March or April

Question 3

How old are chickens when they don’t need heat?

Answer 3

6 weeks

Question 4

What percent of the cost of raising chickens goes into buying feed?

Answer 4

70%

Question 5

What percent of protein does a starter rations need for broilers?

Answer 5

23%

Question 6

What are the symptoms of marek’s disease?

Answer 6

Loss in weight, paralysis in legs or wings, and sudden death

Question 7

True or false fowl pox is a virus?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

How much space does a dual propose breed need?

Answer 8

3 sq ft

Question 9

What are the signs of a good egg layer?

Answer 9

Bright red comb, soft abdomen, large moist vent, 3-5 finger spread between pelvic bone

Question 10

How many nest are need for every 4 hens?

Answer 10

One

Question 11

When pullets are 0-6 weeks, they use how many pounds of starter feed?

Answer 11

100 pounds

Question 12

What disease is of the intestinal tract?

Answer 12

Coccidiosis

Question 13

Coccidiosis is caused by?

Answer 13

Microscopic single-celled animals called protozoa

Question 14

What are the symptoms of Coccidiosis?

Answer 14

Birds may appear sleepy, pale, ruffled, and unthrifty, may also have bloody droppings

Question 15

What medicine can be used to treat Coccidiosis?

Answer 15

coccidiostat

Question 16

What Virus do they recommend you vaccinate against?

Answer 16

Marek’s Disease, Foul Pox, Newcastle disease, bronchitis

Question 17

What is the symptom of Fowl pox?

Answer 17

Blisters and scabs on the combs and wattles

Question 18

What are 2 viral respiratory diseases?

Answer 18

Newcastle and bronchitis

Question 19

What is Culling?

Answer 19

Removal of sick or injured birds from the flock.

Question 20

Poor Layers have the following features

Answer 20

A dull or shriveled comb, a hard fatty abdomen, a small round dry vent, 1 to 2 fingers spread between pelvic bones

Question 21

Good Layer should have the following features:

Answer 21

Bright red comb, a soft pliable abdomen, large moist vent, 3 to 5 fingers spread between pelvic bones