Question

Read the statements given below (i-iii) and select the correct statement(s).

i. Layers lay unfertilised eggs while breeders lay fertilised eggs which will be used to produce layer/broiler stock.

ii. Breeders lay unfertilised eggs while layers lay fertilised eggs which will be used to produce layer/broiler stock.

iii. Most of the eggs sold in the market for human consumption are unfertilised eggs produced by broilers.

• A. ii and iii
• B. i and ii
• C. i, ii and iii
• D. Only i

Answer 1

The correct option is D Only i

Poultry is the class of domesticated birds reared for food (meat) or eggs.

Birds in the poultry farms are categorised into broilers, layers and breeders.

Broilers are birds that are reared for meat. These birds require a good amount of energy and protein to sustain this fast growth.

Layers are birds that are reared to produce unfertilised eggs that will be sold to consumers to eat.

Breeders are birds that are reared to produce layers, broilers and new breeders. They lay fertilised eggs which will be used to produce layer/broiler stock.