Animal Production: Poultry Environment Management and Brooding

Comprehensive flashcards covering poultry environmental factors, heat stress management, biosecurity, brooding temperatures, and feed types.

What is the scientific name for the most common and widely raised domesticated fowl (chicken)?

$$Gallus gallus domesticus$$

What is the scientific name for the Turkey?

$$Meleagris gallopavo$$

What is the scientific name for Ducks?

$$Anas platyrhynchos$$

What is the scientific name for the Goose, a large waterfowl belonging to the family Anatidae?

$$Anser cygnoides$$

What does poultry environment management mean?

Controlling the conditions where birds live so they stay healthy, grow well, and produce efficiently.

What are the five core environmental factors that must be controlled in poultry management?

Temperature, Humidity, Ventilation (air movement), Light, and Stocking density.

What are the common signs of heat stress in birds?

Panting, wings spread, less eating, more drinking, and weakness.

How is ammonia formed in a poultry house?

It forms when droppings mix with wet litter, which can then damage the birds’ respiratory system.

What materials are typically used for poultry litter to absorb moisture?

Rice hull and wood shavings.

What can a sudden decrease in water intake signal in poultry?

It can signal illness or blocked drinkers.

What are the three common systems of poultry management?

Free-range/backyard, Semi-intensive, and Intensive.

In feed management, what does the 'first-in, first-out' rotation ensure?

It maintains the freshness of the feed.

What is the definition of Biosecurity in poultry production?

A set of actions to keep diseases out of a farm and stop them from spreading.

What is the process of providing young chicks with sufficient heat to maintain normal body temperature?

Brooding

What are the two types of brooding defined by the heat source?

Natural brooding (using a hen) and Artificial brooding (using a heat source like a lamp or heater).

What is the recommended temperature for the first week of brooding?

$95^{\circ}F$ ($35^{\circ}C$)

By how much should the brooding temperature be reduced every week after the first week?

It should be reduced by $3^{\circ}C$ per week.

How do chicks behave when they are too cold?

They crowd tightly around the heater.

What is the purpose of ventilation in a brooder?

To supply oxygen, remove carbon dioxide, and reduce moisture and odors.

What are the consequences of overcrowding in poultry?

Poor growth, uneven sizes, high mortality, and aggressive pecking or cannibalism.

What are the three forms of poultry feed?

Mash, Pellets, and Crumbles.

What are 'crumbles' in poultry nutrition?

Broken pellets that are smaller pieces designed for younger birds.