Breeders/Pullet
What is a Breeder?
Parents of all other chickens
What is a hatchery?
Place where the fertilized eggs go to hatch
What are layers?
Hens that lay the eggs
What are broilers?
Chickens raised for meat
What are the three other types of poultry that we talked about?
Turkey, Geese, Ducks
What are pullets?
Young layer hens
How long does it take for the chick to break the first hole in the shell?
5 minutes
How old does a female chicken have to be to start laying?
16 weeks or older
How are broilers kept?
On the open floors (free range)
How much bigger can a turkey that is raised on a farm be over one found in the wild?
Two times bigger
Where are Pullets kept?
In cages
How many days does it take the chick to hatch after it is laid?
21 days
What are the shells of the eggs made of?
Calcium
How long until a broiler is ready for market?
6 weeks
What are ducks that are raised on farms usually used for?
Food and decorative feathers
How many months do pullets eat, sleep, and grow?
4-5 months
How many minutes does it take for the chick to hatch completely out of its shell?
120 minutes
What is put in the chicken feed AND what does it do?
Little rocks to help the chicken to digest the corn kernels.
What are two products of broilers?
What are three products of geese feathers?
pillows, comforters, and coats
What do the breeders do AND what happens afterwards?
Produce fertilized eggs AND they go to the hatchery afterwards
Where does the egg go when it gets to the hatchery?
To the incubator
What is the record number of eggs layed by one hen in a day?
7 eggs
What is the main part ("high ticket item") of a broiler?
Breast
How many market chicken breeds are there?
93 breeds