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1
Q

define poultry science

A

the study of poultry and the methods and technology of poultry production

2
Q

define poultry

A

birds bred in captivity to create products of value to humans

3
Q

what is a domestic animal?

A

a species that has been genetically altered, through selective breeding human need

4
Q

what is a wild animal?

A

free living species, unaltered by humans

5
Q

what characteristics make an animal suitable for domestication?

A
  • tolerate the presence of humans
  • bred in captivity
  • thrive in confinement
  • provide a benefit to humans
6
Q

what part of the world did chickens come from?

A

Burma, China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand

7
Q

ancestor to chicken

A

red jungle fowl

8
Q

ancestor to duck?

A

wild mallard in china

9
Q

ancestor to geese

A

Graylag goose in Europe

10
Q

how long have chickens been domestic?

A

since 5,400 BC

11
Q

how long have turkeys been domesticated?

A

since 200 BC