Topics:
Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Age of Dubbing in Poultry
Age of Dubbing in poultry is:
- 1 day old chick
- 3 day old chick — Correct Answer
- 1 week old chick
- 3 weeks old chick
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 3 day old chick
Dubbing (removal of comb, wattles, and earlobes) is done when chicks are 3 days old. At this age, the tissues are soft and small, making the procedure quick and less stressful than at a later age.
Why at 3 Days?
- At 3 days, the comb and wattles are rudimentary (tiny) — easy to snip with surgical scissors with minimal bleeding.
- Older birds have a larger, more vascular comb — dubbing causes more bleeding and stress.
Age-Based Poultry Management Summary
| Procedure | Age |
|---|---|
| Debeaking & Marek's disease vaccination | Day old (1 day) |
| Dubbing | 3 days old |
| Brooding period | 0–8 weeks |
| Broiler market age | 6 weeks |
| Layer replacement age | 72 weeks (18 months) |
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