Question

Read the following statements regarding poultry farm management.
(i) Poultry birds include chicken, ducks, turkey and geese.
(ii) Brooder house should be crowd-free, rain proof and protected from predators.
(iii) The most common egg-type variety used for commercial production throughout the world is single comb white leghorn and its various strains.
(iv) Approximately 14 to 16 hours of light including daylight are required for optimum egg production.
Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. (iii) and (iv)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

All the statements given above regarding poultry farm management are correct . Poultry farm includes chickens, ducks, turkey and geese. Brooder house are typically wooden movable structures heated enclosure by electric for raising baby poultry. It is crowd free , rainproof and protected against predators . This will led to higher rate of egg production. The most common type of egg variety used for commercial production are comes from Leghorn which requires a photoperiod of 16 hours for optimum egg production . Reduction in photoperiod leads to reduce egg yield.

So, the correct option is 'Option D' .