Overview of topics

Question 1

Common types of poultry
production systems

Answer 1

Scavenging, Semi-intensive, Small/Medium scale intensive

Question 2

Birds are free to roam, their survival is up to them, Cheap, low maintenance.

Answer 2

Scavenging

Question 3

What is a Semi-intensive type of poultry production system?

Answer 3

• Feeding and housing are provided
• Offers low to medium level safety
  *Moderate cost and maintenance needed

Question 4

What is a small/medium scale intensive type of poultry production system?

Answer 4

Feeding and housing are provided
Offers greater safety
Moderate to high cost and maintenance

Question 5

Type of breeds

Answer 5

Egg type, meat type. and dual type

Question 6

An Efficient meat producer. Not so great as layers

Answer 6

Meat type

Question 7

An Efficient layer. But not great meat producers

Answer 7

Egg Type

Question 8

Efficient meat producers and layers

Answer 8

Dual type

Question 9

Commercial Chickens

Answer 9

Broilers, layers and Breeders

Question 10

Meat type breeds. Fast growers to meet consumption demands

Answer 10

Broilers

Question 11

Main producers of eggs for human consumption Laying starts at 17 weeks, may lay 150-300 eggs/year

Answer 11

Layers

Question 12

Producers of fertilized eggs
These eggs are raised to become broilers and layers.

Answer 12

Breeders

Question 13

Importance of poultry business

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Poultry farms provide source of income and opportunities for employment at:

Answer 14

a. Poultry farms
b. Hatcheries
c. Poultry processing plants
d. Equipment manufacturing market
e. Meat and eggs

Question 15

Specialized branches of poultry production:

Answer 15

1. Broiler production
2. Market-egg production
3. Hatchery business
4. Breeder and pullet production

Question 16

A poultryman must possess the following qualities:

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Factors considered for the location of the poultry farm:

Answer 17

1. Land availability and cost
2. Neighbors and human population
3. Electricity, feed, and water supply
4. Topography of area (air movement, elevation, direction of rain and water)
5. Acceptability
6. Market relationship
7. Transportation facilities

Question 18

What are the different kinds of poultry

Answer 18

1. Chickens
2. Ducks
3. Turkeys
4. Geese
5. Pheasants
6. Guinea fowls
7. Pigeons
8. Peafowls
9. Swans
10. Ostriches
11. Quails

Question 19

Most common kind of poultry
Primarily raised for their meat and eggs but they are also kept as pets or used for entertainment

Answer 19

Chickens

Question 20

Descended from mallard ducks
Most breeds are kept for meat, but some are great layers.

Answer 20

Ducks

Question 21

have less fat than mallard ducks

Answer 21

muscovy ducks

Question 22

Large, heavy birds
Their weight makes causes infertility problems during mating, thus artificial insemination is required in commercial raising

Answer 22

Turkeys

Question 23

Highly social. They get along well with other birds/livestock

Answer 23

Geese

Question 24

Mostly game birds but some are bred for meat

Answer 24

Pheasants

Question 25

Small, plump birds. Strong and swift fliers because of their long wings and powerful flight muscles

Answer 25

Pigeons

Question 26

Also known as pet speck, original fowl, or guinea hen. Raised mainly for meat

Answer 26

Guinea fowls

Question 27

Also known as pet speck, original fowl, or guinea hen. Raised mainly for meat

Answer 27

Pea fowls

Question 28

Beautiful birds. Powerful swimmers and fliers. Intelligent. Devoted to their mate and protective of their offspring

Answer 28

Swans

Question 29

Flightless birds. Mainly raised for their meat, feathers, and hide. Fastest running bird in the world

Answer 29

Ostriches

Question 30

Raised for both meat and egg production. Brown hide quail is common in America as a game bird

Answer 30

Quails

Question 31

refers to a group of chickens found in a specific region of the world or bred for a particular purpose.

Answer 31

Class

Question 32

is a group of chickens with a common origin that share specific distinguishing traits not found in other members of the same species.

Answer 32

Breed

Question 33

consists of a group of strains that can be distinguished from another group based on structural characteristics.

Answer 33

variety

Question 34

is a subgroup within a variety that consistently differs in one or more genetic traits from the main variety.

Answer 34

Strain

Question 35

Smallest among the 4 classes and are good for egg production; non-broody; clean legged; white earlobes, and are white egg layers.

Answer 35

Mediterranean class

Question 36

Number one among the 12 varieties of Leghorn and is very popular.

Answer 36

Single Comb White Leghorn (SCWL)

Question 37

a) Clean legged b) brown egg layers except Lamona and Holland c) Yellow skinned

Answer 37

American Class

Question 38

Breeds under American class

Answer 38

Plymouth Rock New Hampshire Wyandotte Jersey Black Giant Rode Island

Question 39

Feathered shanks, red earlobes, Heavy boned, Brown egg layers, yellow skinned

Answer 39

Asiatic class

Question 40

Breeds under Asiatic class

Answer 40

a) Brahma b) Cochin c) Langshan

Question 41

Have excellent fleshing qualities, white chicken (except Cornish), red earlobes, Brown egg layers (except Dorking & Redcap)

Answer 41

English class

Question 42

Breeds under English Class

Answer 42

a) Orpington b) Sussex c) Cornish

Question 43

Smallest of the 4 classes, clean legged, good for egg production, white ear lobes, non-broody, white egg layers

Answer 43

Mediterranean Class

Question 44

Breeds under Mediterranean class

Answer 44

a) Leghorn b) Minorca c) Ancona d) Andalusian e) Mikawa

Question 45

Scientific name of Chickens and its Incubation period

Answer 45

Gallus domesticus/ Gallus gallus domestica (19-21days)

Question 46

SN of Mallard ducks and its incubation period

Answer 46

Anas platyrchynchos (28 days)

Question 47

SN of Muscovy ducks and its incubation period

Answer 47

Cairina moschata (35-37 days)

Question 48

SN of Turkey and its incubation period

Answer 48

Meleagris gallopavo (28 days)

Question 49

SN of Geese and its incubation period

Answer 49

Cygnopsis sygnoides (30-31 days)

Question 50

SN of Pheasants and its incubation period

Answer 50

Phasianus colchicus (23-24 days)

Question 51

SN of pigeons and its incubation period

Answer 51

Columba livia (18 days)

Question 52

SN of Guinea fowls and its incubation period

Answer 52

Numida meleagris (40 days)

Question 53

SN of Pea fowls and its incubation period

Answer 53

Pavo cristatus (28 days)

Question 54

SN of Swan and its incubation period

Answer 54

Olorco lumbianus (35 days)

Question 55

SN of Ostrich and its incubation period

Answer 55

Struthio australis (42 days)

Question 56

SN of Quail and its incubation period

Answer 56

Coturnix coturnix japonica (16-18 days)

Question 57

Some classes of chicken that are not so popular and numerous:

Answer 57

Polish, Continental, Oriental, Hamburg, Games, Bantam, French, Ornamental, Miscellaneous

Question 58

more related to geese; they don’t swim, spend time in trees; don’t quack, but hiss.

Answer 58

Muscovy ducks