Poultry Industry

Based off the picture, what letter Identifies the PROVENTRICULUS?

• D

• E

• F

• G

Based off the picture, what letter Identifies the GIZZARD?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Based off the picture, what letter Identifies the CROP?

• D

• E

• F

• G

Match each avian digestive part to its function. Digestive enzymes and chemicals are added.

• 1. Cloaca

• 1. Crop

• 1. Gizzard

• Proventriculus

What is the correct definition of a pullet?

• A young male chicken

• A young female chicken 

• A mature female chicken 

• A hen that is no longer laying eggs

What is the correct definition of incubate? 

• To apply light to an egg to see its inside contents

• Providing concentrated feed to hens prior to laying

• To apply heat and humidity to eggs to make chicks hatch out

• All of the above

What is the correct definition of a capon? 

• An adult intact male chicken

• A castrated male chicken

• A young female chicken

• A 6 to 7 week old chicken raised for meat production 

What are some examples of poultry? (choose all that apply)

• chicken

• turkey

• steak

• pheasant

Which bird is commonly used to produce LARGE WHITE eggs?

• Rhode Island Red

• Leghorn

• Bhrama

• Orpington

The _____________ type hen dominates today's egg industry.

• Rhode Island Red

• White Leghorn

• Sussex

• Silkie