Topics:
Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Match the Column: Poultry Terminology
Match the following poultry terminology with the correct definitions:
| TABLE-I | TABLE-II |
|---|---|
| 1. Phallus | (a) Unproductive layer |
| 2. Capon | (b) Male fowl under 1 year of age |
| 3. Pullet | (c) Heat source for brooding |
| 4. Cockerel | (d) Penis of fowl |
| 5. Hover | (e) Castrated male fowl |
| 6. Loaffer | (f) Female chicken laying for the 1st time |
- 1-d, 2-e, 3-f, 4-b, 5-c, 6-a — Correct Answer
- 1-e, 2-d, 3-b, 4-f, 5-c, 6-a
- 1-d, 2-e, 3-b, 4-f, 5-c, 6-a
- 1-b, 2-e, 3-f, 4-d, 5-c, 6-a
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-d, 2-e, 3-f, 4-b, 5-c, 6-a
The correct matches are:
- 1. Phallus → (d) Penis of fowl: Phallus is the reproductive organ (penis) of the male fowl. Used in vent sexing (Japanese method) to identify male chicks.
- 2. Capon → (e) Castrated male fowl: A capon is a surgically or chemically castrated male chicken, raised for meat; has more tender flesh.
- 3. Pullet → (f) Female chicken laying for the 1st time: A pullet is a young female chicken that has just started laying eggs (typically around 22 weeks of age).
- 4. Cockerel → (b) Male fowl under 1 year of age: A cockerel is a young male chicken less than one year old. After one year, it becomes a Cock/Rooster.
- 5. Hover → (c) Heat source for brooding: A hover is the brooding equipment that provides supplemental heat to day-old chicks during the brooding period (0–8 weeks).
- 6. Loaffer → (a) Unproductive layer: A loaffer (loafer) is a hen that is not laying eggs — an unproductive bird that should be culled.
Complete Poultry Terminology Quick Reference
- Layer: Poultry raised for egg production
- Broiler/Fryer: Young chicken up to 8 weeks, raised for meat
- Roaster: Young chicken 12–16 weeks, heavier than broiler
- Clutch: Batch of eggs laid on consecutive days
- Cock/Rooster: Adult male fowl (≥1 year)
