Feathers
Crest
When does incubation begin in pigeon eggs?
As soon as they are laid
What breed holds the world record for egg production, with one hen laying 364 eggs in 365 day?
What kind of lighting is best to control cannibalism in game birds?
Dim red and white light
What are the two main parts of the female chicken's reproductive system?
Ovary and Oviduct
What are the feathers called which cover the base of the primary and secondary wing and main tail feathers?
What is the incubation period of the Duckbill Platypus?
12 days
What are the 3 ways to make eggs in the microwave?
Omelets, Scrambled and egg dishes where the eggs are beaten.
When packaging game birds what temperature water should the carcass and giblets be kept at?
40 degrees
Where are the red and white blood cells formed?
Spleen
What is barring on a chicken's feather?
Two alternating colors on a feather, running across its width
What are the 2 factors when looking for a location for an incubator?
Free from drafts and not in direct sunlight
What are the two reasons that organic eggs are more expensive than eggs from hens fed conventional feed?
higher production costs, lower volume per farm
When slaughtering game birds how much blood is removed when they are hung upside down and the jugular vein is severed? (range)
34-50%
What is the heart rate of a chicken?
250-350 beats per minute
The basic or primary color of the web of a feather. In laced, penciled, barred, spangled and mottled varieties it is the basic color to which markings are added.
Ground Color
What does low humidity during incubation cause?
Can cause death if the shell membrane sticks to the young during hatching
What should you store eggs in their cartons?
to prevent loss of moisture and carbon dioxide from the eggs and keeps the eggs from picking up undesirable odors and flavors.
What are the two treatments for fowl cholera in game birds?
Clean up dead birds, antibiotics
What is the primary component of poultry waste?
Uric Acid
Which breed of goose has reverse curling to its body feathers?
Sebastopol
When candling eggs what is the maximum amount of time the eggs should be removed from the incubator to avoid excessive temperature changes?
10 min
What are the recommendations for proper care of hatching eggs?
Keep nest area dry, collect eggs at least 3 times/day, do not overfill egg collecting basket, dont spray insecticides or larvicides in spaces with eggs, clean eggs slightly soiled eggs with sandpaper, store eggs to be set within 14 days large end up in open flats.
What are the 3 parasitic diseases in game birds?
Coccidiosis, Blackhead, Worms
What do medullary bones do?
Help supply calcium to the laying hen