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1. Name 3 of the 4 functions of the allantois.
1)Embryonic respiratory organ 2) Receives excretions from embryonic kidney 3) Absorbs calcium from the shell for the structural needs of the embryo 4) It absorbs albumen to serve as nutrient (protein) for the embryo, like a placenta in mammals
2.
Another word for lacrimation is:
A.
coughing
B.
sneezing
C.
tearing
D.
huddling
3. When growing pullets giving birds
enough room to grow is important. Which bird strain of hen is likely to need 2.5-3 square feet per bird?
A.
Leghorns
B.
Rhode Island Red
C.
Black Sex Link
D.
Both B and C
4. Egg cartons from USDA-inspected plants must display a ____
date, which is the date the eggs were packed. Julian
5.
What do you call the outer covering of the egg that is mostly made up of
calcium carbonate? Shell
6.
Without fresh, clean _____ laying hens will not eat and then they will
go out of production. Water
7. Three different disinfectants are mentioned for cleaning the coop and equipment if you are starting chicks. This will aid in disease prevention. Name 2 of the three disinfectants mentioned. 1) Creosol 2) Quaternary ammonium 3) Hot lye water
8.
At the large end of the egg there is an empty space between the albumen
and the shell. What is the name of this empty space? Air Cell
9.
Long legs and a long neck describe this breed with a tall, slender appearance. Modern Game
10.
This ratites weighs 250-400 lb. Is it:
A.
Rhea
B.
Ostrich
C.
Cassowary
D.
Emu
11.
What is the name for the advertising, research and promotion
organization for the egg industry?
A.
American Egg Board
B.
Poultry and Egg National Board
C.
United States Department of Agriculture
D.
Healthy Living Board
12.
Instead of lying naturally pointed toward the tail, the feathers of the
_____ (breed in the All Other Standard Breed Class) curl back toward the head. Frizzle
13. This ratite is native to New Guinea and Australia. Name the ratite. Cassowary
14.
In washing eggs, the _____ is removed so a light, tasteless, layer of
_____ oil is applied to the shell in commercial settings. Bloom, Mineral
15.
The ____ bone of a bird that flies is important because it is where
pertoral flight muscles attach to the skeleton. Keel
16.
Which breed from the All Other Standard Breed Class originates from
Turkey? Sultan
17.
Which is more harmful to an embryo in an incubator, 15 minutes at 105
degrees or 3-4 hours at 95 degrees? 105 degrees for a short time will seriously affect the embryo, while a lower temperature will only slow their metabolic rate
18.
What is the incubation period for a canary? 13 days
19.
When turning eggs manually during incubation, how many times should they
be turned per day from day 2-18? 3-5 times/day
20. What is the initial break in the shell, made by the egg tooth, called? External pipping
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