Unit1 Raising Chicken (Breed ,Collect breed, Housing, Feed, water )
What type of chicken should farmers choose if their main purpose is to produce meat?
A meat-type chicken breed
What are two important things to consider when selecting a chicken breed?
The production purpose and the suitability of the breed
Name three important factors that can cause loss of chicken production.
Disease, temperature, and stocking density
What are two important management practices used to improve chicken production and prevent disease?
Biosecurity and vaccination
A farmer wants to raise chickens for egg production. What characteristics should the farmer look for when selecting a breed?
A healthy breed that produces many eggs, lays large eggs, and has a long laying period