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
Options
1-d, 2-e, 3-f, 4-b, 5-c, 6-a ✓
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
Correct Answer: A
Explanation in English
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
