Embryology 1
What is the incubation period of a Pheasant?
What is pipping?
The act of a baby chick breaking from its shell
250-300 white eggs
What is a Variety?
A sub-division of a breed
Name 3 non-food uses of poultry and egg products.
Hair conditioner, face masks and oxidizing jewelry
How many pores are in an egg's shell?
7,000 - 17,000 pores
What is the amnion?
A thin, membranous, fluid filled sac surrounding the embryo
How can you tell if your chicks are too cold?
How many varieties of Leghorns are there?
12
What are the symptoms of Salmonella?
12-36 hours of sickness, diarrhea, fever and vomiting
17 days
What is the condition when wet and dry bulbs read the same temperature?
100% humidity
How much floor space does a chicken need?
1m2 (3ft2) per chicken
What breed has red ear lobes and lays white eggs?
Red Cap
What is Biosecurity?
Specific management practices to prevent disease in poultry caused by infectious diseases
How long before laying is an egg fertilized?
24 hours before being laid
What temperature should a brooder be?
95o F
What is the correct height of a feeder?
Back height of the chicken
How many classes of chickens are there? Name them.
6 - American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean, Continental, and All other Standard Breeds
In "Broken-Out Grading" of an egg, what determines the grade (AA, A or B)?
The height of the thick albumen
Does a hen need a roster to lay eggs?
No, only to fertilize them
Why should eggs be turned during incubation?
To prevent the blastoderm from migrating through the albumen (white) and sticking to the shell membrane
What age should laying hens be given access to a nest/nestbox?
19-20 weeks (1-2 weeks before they start laying)
What is America's oldest breed of chicken?
Dominiques
What are the thick hair-like feathers on a turkey's chest called?
The beard