(a) (i) Define the term brooder as used in poultry production. [2 marks] (ii) List four characteristics of a good layer. [4 marks] (b) State four reasons fo...
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(a) (i) Define the term brooder as used in poultry production. [2 marks]
(ii) List four characteristics of a good layer. [4 marks]
(b) State four reasons for providing suitable housing for livestock. [4 marks]
(c) Give the scientific names of three fish species commonly stocked in a pond. [3 marks]
(d) State three qualities of a good pasture plant. [3 marks]
Answer Details
(a)(i) Definition of brooder
A brooder is a specially heated house or equipment used to provide artificial warmth and care for day-old chicks in the absence of a mother hen, until they can regulate their own body temperature.
(a)(ii) Four characteristics of a good layer
- A bright red, well developed comb and wattles.
- A large, soft and moist vent.
- Wide spacing (three to four fingers) between the pelvic bones.
- Alert and active with bleached (pale) shanks and beak from continuous laying.
(b) Four reasons for providing suitable housing for livestock
- To protect the animals from harsh weather (rain, sun, cold, wind).
- To protect them from predators and thieves.
- To make feeding, watering, management and disease control easy.
- To provide comfort and reduce stress, thereby improving growth and production.
(c) Scientific names of three fish species commonly stocked in a pond
- Oreochromis niloticus (tilapia).
- Clarias gariepinus (African catfish).
- Heterotis niloticus (also Heterobranchus species).
(d) Three qualities of a good pasture plant
- It should be highly palatable and nutritious (high protein).
- It should be fast growing and produce high yield of herbage.
- It should be persistent, drought tolerant and able to withstand repeated grazing/trampling.
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