Breeds
Im known for my black skin, fluffy feathers and six toes and Im a show breed what am I?
Silkie
What is the orange coloured spray used for treating opened wounds
Iodine
What are the 2 main industries poultry is bred for?
Meat and Eggs
A well developed breast indicates good...
Judges check this to assess the cleanliness and condition of the bird
Plumage
I am a french breed known for my black and white mottled feathers and large rounded crest what am I?
Houdan
What is the name of the highly contagious viral disease that causes respiratory distress in birds?
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
This term refers to chickens bred for meat
A broiler
This feature should be bright, clear and alert when in good condition and colour should be true to type
The eyes
This document outlines the ideal characteristics of each poultry breed
Breed Standard
Im a light-weight, active bird with a large floppy comb that is associated with a popular cartoon character what am I?
Leghorn
What is the name of the powder we use to treat mite infestations?
Pestene
What is the average period of lay for a healthy hen in one week?
4-6 eggs in a week
This feature should be inline with the head, well formed, free from defects and true to breed
The comb
Feathers should be smooth, clean and show this quality when in good show condition
Lustre
I'm a French breed, bred for meat production with bright white feathers and blue legs with a slim build what am I?
Bresse
What is the name of the medical condition caused by cuts or pressure sores on the feet usually made worse by wire cage bottoms
Bumblefoot
What is the most popular breed for egg production in Australia?
Isa Brown, Hy-line Brown and Lohmann Brown
This organ helps grind food with the help of grit
The Gizzard
This term describes how closely a bird matches its breed standard
True to type
Im a dual-purpose breed known for small tufts of feathers on my earlobes, rounded body and small pea comb what am I?
Araucana
Why do we use apple cider vinegar to treat sour crop?
The apple cider vinegar helps to adjust the pH levels fighting of the eleveated levels of yeast
What are the two companies that have a duopaly on Australias poultry market?
Ingahms and Baiada
This large part of the oesophagus temporarily stores food
The crop sac
This term describes a fault severe enough to remove a bird from a competion
A disqualification