Diseases
What are two symptoms of Coccidiosis?
Diarrhea, Death
What part of the egg is in marshmallows?
Egg whites
When does incubation begin in pigeon eggs?
As soon as they are laid
How long is the incubation for a goose egg?
30 days
What is Scoop-Bill?
A concave depression in the top of the bill in waterfowl.
What are the symptoms of fowl cholera?
Comb and face discolored and swollen
What is Cream of Tarter?
An acid ingredient which stabilizes beaten egg whites.
How many nests should be provided for a pair of pigeons?
2
If keeping eggs for incubation for more than 10 days how should they be stored?
On their side, turned daily
What is Roach Back?
What are 3 of the 4 symptoms of Bursal Disease?
Ruffled feathers, diarrhea, trembling, and prostration.
When pickling eggs what is the downside to the acidity of the pickling solution?
It causes the eggs to disintegrate.
How many perches should be provided for a pair of pigeons?
1 per pair
After how many days of incubation should you candle the eggs?
10 days
What is Wry Tail?
The tail of a fowl permanently carried to one side of the vertical.
What are the two symptoms of Laryngotracheitis?
Gasping and Coughing.
What is an egg-rich, hollow, bread baked in small cups or pans?
Popover
What is the deadly killer of squabs at 2 years old?
Canker
At what day during incubation does the formation of the feather begin?
Day 8
What is the condition where the fourth and hind toe are carried forward so as to touch or almost touch the third toe instead of carried backward?
Duck-foot
What are 3 of the 4 diseases that are caused by bacteria?
Fowl Cholera, Infectious coryza, Salmonella, Avian TB
How many whole large eggs are in a cup?
5 eggs
At what age are squabs at their heaviest weight?
4 weeks
How often should the eggs be turned each day during incubation? (Range
)
3-5 times a day
What is it called when the angle of the hock joint in the normal standing position is less than 165 degrees?
Sickle Hocks