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 Chick Arrival & Brooding Management 1. Brooding temperature in first week? a) 25°C b) 33–35°C c) 40°C d) 20°C Ans: b 2. Best litter material for chicks? a) Sand b) Wood shavings c) Mud d) Paper Ans: b 3. Litter depth should be: a) 1 cm b) 2 cm c) 4–6 cm d) 10 cm Ans: c 4. Pre-heating shed time: a) 1 hour b) 3 hours c) 6–8 hours d) 24 hours Ans: c 5. Huddling chicks indicate: a) Heat excess b) Cold c) Disease d) Hunger Ans: b 6. Scattered chicks indicate: a) Ideal temp b) Cold c) Heat d) Hunger Ans: c 7. Ideal placement of feeders first week: a) Close to brooder b) Outside the guard c) At corners d) Near door Ans: a 8. Brooder guard height: a) 10 cm b) 30–40 cm c) 1 meter d) 2 meters Ans: b 9. First-day water should contain: a) Antibiotics b) Glucose + electrolytes c) Salt d) Oil Ans: b 10. Chick activity should be checked after: a) 10 min b) 1 hour c) 6 hours d) One day Ans: b 11. Brooding mainly required for: a) La...

 Poultry Brooding – 50 MCQs 1. The brooding period mainly refers to the first: a) 7 days b) 14 days c) 21–28 days d) 35 days Answer: c 2. The best indicator of correct brooding temperature is: a) Thermometer b) Chick behavior c) Litter color d) Feed intake Answer: b 3. Ideal floor temperature at chick placement: a) 21°C b) 25°C c) 28–30°C d) 35°C Answer: c 4. The zone of thermal comfort for chicks is called: a) Thermo-neutral zone b) Comfort zone c) Heat tolerance zone d) Brooding ceiling Answer: a 5. Heat stress in chicks begins when temperature crosses: a) 30°C b) 33°C c) 35°C d) 40°C Answer: c 6. A “cold chick” will mostly show: a) Open-mouth breathing b) Spreading wings c) Piling together d) Drinking excess water Answer: c 7. Brooder temperature is usually maintained by adjusting: a) Feed quantity b) Litter type c) Heat source height d) Ventilation fans Answer: c 8. The humidity must be controlled mainly to avoid: a) Feather shedding ...

  Poultry Brooding – 50 MCQs SET 1  (Competitive Exam Level) Answers are given below each question. 1. Brooding is required for chicks up to: a) 1–7 days b) 0–4 weeks c) 4–8 weeks d) 8–10 weeks Answer: b 2. Ideal brooding temperature on day-1 is: a) 28°C b) 32°C c) 35°C d) 40°C Answer: c 3. Heat is reduced every week by: a) 1°C b) 2°C c) 3°C d) 5°C Answer: c 4. Heat must be continued until chicks maintain body temperature of: a) 37°C b) 39–40°C c) 42°C d) 45°C Answer: b 5. Brooding with mother hen is called: a) Natural brooding b) Artificial brooding c) Semi brooding d) Free brooding Answer: a 6. Equipment-based brooding is known as: a) Natural b) Artificial c) Mechanical d) Incubation Answer: b 7. Most commonly used brooder in commercial farms: a) Charcoal stove b) Gas brooder c) Electric hover brooder d) Wood stove Answer: c 8. Chicks huddle together under the brooder when: a) Heat is adequate b) Heat is excess c) Heat is insuf...

Poultry Breeds – 50 MCQs (Indian + Exotic)

 📘 Poultry Production Terminology – 50 MCQs 1. “Broiler” refers to birds raised for: A) Eggs B) Meat C) Breeding D) Feathers Answer: B 2. “Layer” means a bird used for: A) Meat production B) Egg production C) Hatchery D) Exhibition Answer: B 3. “Chick” refers to: A) Young bird below 1 week B) Newly hatched bird C) 10-week bird D) Layer bird Answer: B 4. “Cockerel” means: A) Adult male B) Young male C) Adult female D) Young female Answer: B 5. “Pullet” refers to: A) Young hen B) Old hen C) Male chick D) Broiler Answer: A 6. “Hen” refers to: A) Adult female chicken B) Adult male chicken C) Young chick D) Quail Answer: A 7. “Rooster” is: A) Young male B) Adult male C) Layer bird D) Vaccinated chick Answer: B 8. “Debeaking” is: A) Trimming of beak B) Trimming of nails C) Cutting of feathers D) Removal of toes Answer: A 9. “Brooding” means: A) Feeding chicks B) Artificial warming of chicks C) Vaccination D) Egg grading Answer: B 10....

  Goat Breeds MCQs  Introduction Goat farming is one of the most profitable and sustainable livestock businesses, providing milk, meat, and fiber to millions of households worldwide. However, success in goat farming begins with understanding the different goat breeds and their characteristics. Some breeds are highly prolific, some produce high-quality milk, while others are prized for meat or wool. Whether you are a student preparing for competitive exams in agriculture or animal husbandry, a goat farmer seeking the best breed for your farm, or simply a livestock enthusiast, knowing the traits and uses of different goat breeds is essential. To help you test and improve your knowledge, we have compiled 50 carefully selected Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Goat Breeds , covering popular Indian and specialty breeds like Jamunapari, Beetal, Sirohi, Black Bengal, Angora, and Pashmina . These MCQs are designed for learning, revision, and practical understanding. 1–10: Gener...