glossary of terms

Question 1

is a collective term for all domestic birds that is of economic service to man.

Answer 1

poultry

Question 2

it can also refer to the dressed carcass of the fowl.

Answer 2

poultry

Question 3

are kinds of birds that are included in the term poultry

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poultry species

Question 4

total abdominal depth and width

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abdominal capacity

Question 5

the distance between the public and the keel bone

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abdominal depth

Question 6

the distance between the 2 pubic bones

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abdominal width

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fear of chickens

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alektorophobia

Question 8

medication used as an aid to prevent and treat coccidiosis and can be found in some medicated chick feeds.

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amprolium

Question 9

a dilute substance produced by microorganisms that have the power to kill other organisms.

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antibiotic

Question 10

a substance formed in the body as a result of infection or administration of suitable antigens.

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antibody

Question 11

a disease organism that has been weakened to reduce it’s virulence.

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attenuated

Question 12

pertaining to birds

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avian

Question 13

microscopic organisms that are composed of a single cell

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bacteria

Question 14

a miniature chicken about the size of a regular chicken.

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bantam

Question 15

a chicken of mixed breed

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barnyard chicken

Question 16

the elongated feathers below the beak area that created a puffy look to some feathers.

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beard

Question 17

8-14 age of chicks (days)

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29.4-32.2 temperature

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15-21 age of chicks (days)

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26.7-29.4 temperature

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beyond 21 age of chicks

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when necessary

Question 20

use to measure temperature

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thermometer

Question 21

BROODING

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a. good quality chicks
b. proper temperature
c. adequate space allowance
d. proper ventilation
e. adequate lighting facilities
f. proper sanitation
g. protection from predators

Question 22

sources of heat for brooder

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1. electricity
2. liquefied petrolium gas

Question 23

use of incandescent bulb, infrared lamp and hover type heaters.

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electricity

Question 24

provided inside the brooder compartment to regulate the temperature

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thermostats

Question 25

used in large scale poultry farm and when electricity is not available

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liquefied petrolium gas

Question 26

to confine the chicks near the heat source

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brooder guard

Question 27

brooder guard made

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aluminum sheets lawanits plywood hard cardboard

Question 28

the genetic potential can only be expressed if proper nutrition and management are provided

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feeding

Question 29

3 types of FEEDS

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1. pre-starter or chick booster 2. broiler starter 3. broiler finisher

Question 30

15% based on total feed consumption. given from day old to 2 weeks.

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pre-starter or chick booster

Question 31

35% based on total food consumption. given from 2-4 weeks old

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broiler starter

Question 32

50% based on total food consumption. given from 4 weeks and until desired market weight.

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broiler finisher

Question 33

a mixture of ground and powdered form of feedstuff

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mash

Question 34

compressed of mash feeds

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pellets

Question 35

coarsely ground pellets

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crumble

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disadvantages of pelleting

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a. added cost of pelleting b. wasting of fine particles when pellets break into crumble c. increased water consumption of broiler chicken that often result to wet droppings d. increased incidence and severity of cannibalism

Question 37

is a word for a hen

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biddy

Question 38

the use of the beak to scoop feed out of a through - onto the floor.

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bill out

Question 39

disease prevention management

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biosecurity

Question 40

a small white bullseye on the egg yolk indicating in fertile egg.

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blastoderm

Question 41

a small white disc on the egg yolk indicating an fertile egg.

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blastodisc

Question 42

the fading color of beak, shanks, and vent.

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bleaching

Question 43

the moist, protective coating of a freshly laid egg that dries so fast.

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bloom

Question 44

a material used to cover the floor on confined spaces BREAK UP- to discourage a hen from setting.

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bedding/litter

Question 45

a group of chickens that are like each other and different from other chickens.

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breed

Question 46

mature chickens where fertile eggs are collected.

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breeders

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a characteristics of purebred chicks whereby they resemble both parents.

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breed true

Question 48

a young, tender meat chicken also called a FRYER.

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broiler

Question 49

to care for a batch of chicks

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brood

Question 50

a type of chicken raised for meat

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brooder

Question 51

material which is place around the brooder heat source to prevent the chicks from staying too far from the heat source.

Answer 51

brooder gaurd