Raising Blue Ribbon Pullets Flashcards
(22 cards)
At what age do chickens start laying eggs?
5-5 1/2 months
At what age are broilers ready to be dressed for home use?
8-8 1/2 weeks
When should you get birds for a 4H flock?
March or April
How old are chickens when they don’t need heat?
6 weeks
What percent of the cost of raising chickens goes into buying feed?
70%
What percent of protein does a starter rations need for broilers?
23%
What are the symptoms of marek’s disease?
Loss in weight, paralysis in legs or wings, and sudden death
True or false fowl pox is a virus?
True
How much space does a dual propose breed need?
3 sq ft
What are the signs of a good egg layer?
Bright red comb, soft abdomen, large moist vent, 3-5 finger spread between pelvic bone
How many nest are need for every 4 hens?
One
When pullets are 0-6 weeks, they use how many pounds of starter feed?
100 pounds
What disease is of the intestinal tract?
Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis is caused by?
Microscopic single-celled animals called protozoa
What are the symptoms of Coccidiosis?
Birds may appear sleepy, pale, ruffled, and unthrifty, may also have bloody droppings
What medicine can be used to treat Coccidiosis?
coccidiostat
What Virus do they recommend you vaccinate against?
Marek’s Disease, Foul Pox, Newcastle disease, bronchitis
What is the symptom of Fowl pox?
Blisters and scabs on the combs and wattles
What are 2 viral respiratory diseases?
Newcastle and bronchitis
What is Culling?
Removal of sick or injured birds from the flock.
Poor Layers have the following features
A dull or shriveled comb, a hard fatty abdomen, a small round dry vent, 1 to 2 fingers spread between pelvic bones
Good Layer should have the following features:
Bright red comb, a soft pliable abdomen, large moist vent, 3 to 5 fingers spread between pelvic bones
