Breeds
What are bantams commonly kept for?
Beauty, exhibition, and or pets and companion animals
What does dual-purpose mean
Can be used for meat and eggs
What do waterfowl require more of then chicks?
Space
What is the main characteristic of the jersey giant?
Largest breed in the American class
What does bantam mean?
Small
Why should you never hold waterfowl by the legs?
They can be easily disjointed or broken?
What is the main purpose of the New Hampshire?
Dual purpose but serves better as a meat bird
What is a true bantam?
Has no large fowl counterpart
When can waterfowl start eating small leafy greens?
3 weeks of age
Name one variety of Plymouth rock
Barred, white, buff, partridge
What is albumin?
Whites of an egg
How long are duck eggs incubated?
28 days
Where as the silver laced Wyandotte developed?
NYS
What is an egg shell made of?
Calcium Carbonate
What feather differentiates between male and female ducks?
Drake feather