Introduction and Breeds Flashcards
1
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sn. quail
A
Coturnix coturnix
japonica
2
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sn. ostrich
A
Struthio australis
3
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sn. swan
A
Olorco lumbianus
4
Q
sn. pea fowls
A
Pavo cristatus
5
Q
sn. guinea fowl
A
Numida meleagris
6
Q
n. pigeons
A
Columba livia
7
Q
sn. pheasant
A
Phasianus colchicus
8
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sn. geese
A
Cygnopsis sygnoides
9
Q
sn. turkey
A
Meleagris gallopavo
10
Q
sn. muscovy
A
Cairina moschata
11
Q
sn. mallard
A
Anas platyrhynchos
12
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sn. chicken
A
Gallus gallus domestica
13
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Incubation of Chicken
A
19-21 days
14
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Incubation of Anas platyrhynchos
A
28 days
15
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Incubation of Cairina moschata
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35-37 days
16
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Incubation of Meleagris gallopavo
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28 days
17
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incubation period of Cygnopsis sygnoides
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30-31 days
18
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incubation of Phasianus colchicus
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23-24
19
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incubation of Columba livia
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18 days
20
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incubation of Numida meleagris
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40 days
21
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incubation of Pavo cristatus
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28 days
22
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incubation of Olorco lumbianus
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35 days
23
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incubation of Struthio australis
A
42 days
24
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incubation of Coturnix coturnix
japonica
A
16-18 days
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Type of poultry production system which offers low to medium level safety
Semi-intensive
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Type of poultry production system which offers great safety but requires moderate to high cost and maintenance
Small/medium scale intensive
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They are great meat producers but inefficient layers
Meat type
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Breeds that are great layers but inefficient meat producers
Egg types
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Breeds that are both efficient in producing meat and layers
Dual type
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Name the three popular commercial chickens
Broilers
Layers
Breeders
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What are the importance of poultry business?
1. Poultry eggs and meat are considered one of the best sources of animal proteins of high biological value
2. It provides source of income and opportunities for employment
3. Less investment is required
4. Quick return of investment
5. Chicken dung is a very good source of fertilizer
6. Poverty alleviation
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What are the qualities a poultryman must possess?
1. Has fondness for chicken
2. Has business acumen
3. Has positive attitude and disposition for work
4. Has initiative and is resourceful
5. Is observant and has clinical eyes
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What are the specialized branches of poultry production?
1. Broiler production
2. Market-egg production
3. Hatchery business
4. Breeder and pullet production
35
Give the factors considered for the location of the poultry farm
1. Land availability and cost
2. Neighbors and human population
3. Electricity, feed, and water supply
4. Topography of area
5. Acceptability
6. Market relationship
7. Transportation facilities
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Descended from the red jungle fowl
Chicken or domestic fowls
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Large, heavy birds with infertility problems during mating thus AI is required for commercial raising
Turkeys
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Highly social birds
Geese
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Mostly game birds but some are bred for meat
Pheasants
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small, plump birds with powerful flight muscles
Pigeons
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Also known as pet speck, original fowl, or guinea hen
Guinea fowls
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They seldom fly, only through short bursts to escape predators or to go to elevated areas
Peafowls
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Beautiful birds which are powerful swimmers and fliers
Swans
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Fastest running bird in the world
Ostrich
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It refers to a group of chickens found in a specific region of the world or bred for a particular purpose
Class
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a group of chickens with a common origin that share specific distinguishing traits not found in other members of the same species
Breed
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consists of a group of strains that can be distinguished from another group based on structural characteristics
variety
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a subgroup within a variety that consistently differs in one or more genetic traits from the main variety
Strain
49
Give the characteristics of American Class.
a) Clean legged
b) brown egg layers except Lamona and Holland
c) Yellow skinned
50
Give the characteristics of Asiatic Class.
a) Feathered shanks
b) Heavy boned
c) Yellow skinned
d) Red earlobes
e) Brown egg layers
51
Give the characteristics of English Class.
a) have excellent fleshing qualities
b) white chicken (except Cornish)
c) red earlobes
d) Brown egg layers (except Dorking & Redcap)
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Give the characteristics of Mediterranean Class.
a) Smallest of the 4 classes
b) Good for egg production
c) non broody
d) Clean legged
e) white ear lobes
f) white egg layers
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Give at least 3 breeds of Mediterranean Class.
a) Leghorn
b) Minorca
c) Ancona
d) Andalusian
e) Mikawa
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Give at least 3 breeds of English Class.
a) Orpington
b) Sussex
c) Cornish
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Give at least 3 breeds of Asiatic Class.
a) Brahma
b) Cochin
c) Langshan
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Give at least 3 breeds of American Class.
a) Plymouth Rock
b) Wyandotte
c) Rode Island
d) New Hampshire
e) Jersey Black Giant
