Incorrect Match in Poultry Housing
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
- Chick — Brooder
- Layer — Deep litter
- Egg — Incubator
- Broiler — Cage — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Broiler — Cage (Incorrect Match)
Broiler — Cage is NOT correctly matched. Cage/Battery system is used for layers (egg-producing birds), not for broilers (meat birds). Broilers are typically raised on deep litter system because they need space to move and develop muscle.
Correct Matches
- Chick — Brooder: Correct. Brooders provide warmth to day-old chicks.
- Layer — Deep litter (and Cage): Correct. Layers can be housed in both systems.
- Egg — Incubator: Correct. Incubators maintain eggs at optimal temperature for hatching.
Poultry Housing Systems
- Deep litter system — floor covered with litter (8-12 inches deep); litter turned at least once weekly
- Cage/Battery system — most intensive type of housing for poultry (layers)
- Free range system — least intensive
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