Chapter 6

Question 1

Method of brooding is used on farms where only a few chickens are raised each year.

Answer 1

Natural Brooding

Question 2

can be defined as the handling of newly born chicks without the aid of hens. It is accomplished by means of a temperature-controlled brooder (foster mother).

Answer 2

Artificial brooding

Question 3

refers to a type of brooder system, often used for raising chicks or other young poultry, where multiple brooder cages are stacked vertically, resembling a “battery” of cages.

Answer 3

battery brooder

Question 4

refers to the behavior where birds peck at and consume the flesh of other birds.

Answer 4

Cannibalism

Question 5

• a method of farming husbandry where the animals can roam freely outdoors for at least part of the day, rather than being confined in an enclosure for 24 hours each day.

Answer 5

Free-range

Question 6

• poultry is kept in large, enclosed buildings with controlled environment

Answer 6

Conventional

Question 7

• birds are housed in small cages, often in multi-tiered setups

Answer 7

Cage system

Question 8

• poultry is raised according to organic farming standards, with organic feed and outdoor access.

Answer 8

Organic rearing

Question 9

• high-density housing where birds are raised for rapid growth and high production.

Answer 9

Intensive rearing

Question 10

• small-scale rearing typically for personal use, often in residential areas.

Answer 10

Backyard rearing