Poultry Flashcards
*Poultry Trivia Questions (11 cards)
Why are poultry shown on a table with carpet on top?
The carpet allows them to stand properly
What are 3 requirements when selecting chickens for broiler production?
Light colored feathers, grow rapidly, fatten early
What temperature is an egg when it is laid?
104 Degrees F
1 dozen large eggs weighs how much?
24 oz or 1.5 lbs
How many weeks from birth to butcher does a broiler chicken typically live?
8 – 10 weeks
What is the best method to store eggs and keep them fresh?
The refrigerator
True or False: Eggs are a source of complete protein.
True
True or False: Eggs freeze at 32 Degrees F
False
True or False: Franklin County is 6th in Pennsylvania for egg production
True
How many layer hens are in Franklin County?
1.3 million
True or False: There are more chickens than people on the earth.
True
