Science

Question 1

Poultry

Answer 1

refers to birds. Ex, chickens, ducks, turkeys,quail, emus, pheasants.

Question 2

Not poultry

Answer 2

Pigs, fish and sea food.

Question 3

Rooster

Answer 3

Mature male chicken.

Question 4

Hen

Answer 4

Mature female chicken.

Question 5

Cockerel

Answer 5

Young male chicken.

Question 6

Pullet

Answer 6

Young female chicken.

Question 7

Flock

Answer 7

A group of birds.

Question 8

Breed

Answer 8

A group of animals with shared traits.

Question 9

Incubation period

Answer 9

21 days

Question 10

Time to lay an egg

Answer 10

24-26 hours

Question 11

Time to reach stores

Answer 11

1-5 days after being laid

Question 12

Shell

Answer 12

Porous, allows gas exchange. Provides structure and protection.

Question 13

Yolk

Answer 13

Provides nutrients to the embryo

Question 14

Albumen

Answer 14

(Egg white.) Cushions and protects the embryo

Question 15

Chalazea

Answer 15

Keeps the yolk centered

Question 16

Air cell

Answer 16

Supplies oxygen to the embryo

Question 17

Primary purpose of incubation

Answer 17

Create a controlled environment for embryo development

Question 18

Candling

Answer 18

Using light to observe the inside of an egg; checks quality and embryo growth

Question 19

Egg color

Answer 19

Influenced by chicken breed; ear lobe color often indicates shell color

Question 20

Habitat needs, (4 resources.)

Answer 20

Food, water shelter, space