12b and 13: Backyard poulty Flashcards
(37 cards)
What are the only things chickens won’t destroy?
Nettles and docks
What are the housing requirements in case of influenza outbreak?
Must all be able to get undercover and out of contact with wild birds
How much perch do you need per laying bird?
25-30cm
How many nest boxes?
One per 3-4 birds
How much does a hen in lay eat per day?
125g
How much does a hen in lay drink per day?
200ml
What happens if a hen doesn’t get enough food or water?
Decreased egg production
What is it illegal to feed chickens?
Kitchen scraps
Why is corn not a good feed for high-producing hens?
Not enough calories or protein
Where should you get point of lay pullets from?
Producer of free range birds, vaccinated, hard-feathered
What is the problem with commerical hybrids?
Soft-feathered so don’t keep outdoors
Where is it a bad idea to get birds from?
Poultry auctions and bird dealers
What are some problems with ex-battery hens?
End of lays, exhausted, poor bones, few feathers, enteric parasites, vaccinated but immunity wearing off
How often do you worm hens?
Every 3-6 months
What is the only licensed wormers
Flubenvet
What is Verm-X?
NOT a wormer
When does moulting occur?
At the end of the period of lay
Above how many birds must you register the holding?
50
What are all commercial layers vaccinated for?
Salmonella
What is a ddx for diarrhoea in birds?
Polyuria
WHy may chickens vent peck?
heat stress
How can you control vent pecking?
Remove the leading chicken
How do you treat a corn?
Just keratin so can remove and give a little bandage
In which season are feather mites common?
Winter
