Anatomy and Biology
What does the comb do?
Serves as a cooling system.
How can diseases spread?
People, vehicles, equipment, disease animals, carrier animals, fecal material, body discharges, and contaminated food and water.
How many parts of an egg are there?
8 parts.
Beak function.
Put the eggs grades from thickest to thin.
AA, A, B.
Smallest birds have ____ breathing rates.
fastest
Bio security W's, (Who).
Who is on your farm.
Embryo development takes how many days?
28 days.
Liver function.
Produces bile.
Describe the AA egg.
Thick and firm egg white, unbroken.
The eating and digestion process has how many parts?
7 parts.
What are some benefits of bio security?
It helps keep out diseases, reduces the risks, and reduces mortality losses.
Define shell.
Hard protective covering.
Gizzard function.
Grinds food.
Describe A egg.
Somewhat firm, unbroken shell.
What do feathers do or provide?
They are insulation and protect the skin from getting wet and help birds fly or glide.
Mortality examples.
Be aware of changes in mortality patterns, observe the birds, and keep animals out of the composter.
_____ ______ is the first air for a chick.
Air pocket
Ceca function.
Breaks down fiber with fermentation.
Describe the B egg.
Thin, unbroken and may have stains.
What is a normal body temperature for chickens?
105 to 107 F.
Bio security quote is?
"Doing the little things now may prevent the need to do major things later."
Incubation requirements.
Proper temperature, proper humidity, turning the eggs, and ventilation.
Proventriclus function.
True stomach, digests the food.
Which type of egg is rarely sold in stores?
B egg.