CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF RABBITS
A flower given as rabbit feed
Hibiscus
Used to treat bloating
Dry feeds
Meaning of slaughtering
Killing
A type of bird that gives us meat
Broilers
An expensive system.
Battery cage
What are rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals?
Green feeds
A symptom of snuffles
Bad cold, running nose.
Name two things that are removed during the "dressing" process.
Feathers, fur or internal organs
Two types of birds reared in Trinidad and Tobago's Agricultural Sector
Broilers and Layers
What are fans used for in a poultry system?
Encourages ventilation
How often should the hutch be cleaned?
Everyday
A physical symptom of bloating
Looks swollen
What material is used in the Packaging process?
Plastic films
Another name for layers
Egg birds
How are birds placed in a Battery Cage system?
Rows
Dirty hutches , feed and water lead to what?
Infection and diseases
How often should dry feeds be given to rabbits to help with bloating?
A day or two
The meat of rabbits is high in which nutrient?
Proteins
How are birds grouped?
According to their purpose
Birds are placed in an enclosed pasture
Free Range
Explain where the left hand and right hand should be when handling rabbits.
Left hand - loose skin on the shoulder
Right hand - supports the rump
How is Eucalyptus oil applied to rabbits?
A drop applied to each nostril
What are the meat of rabbits used for?
Local consumption
How are common fowls reared?
They are allowed to roam freely in search of feed - like insects, seeds and grasses.
Birds are reared in a small area