Topics:
Animal Physiology, Animal Refresher
Normal Body Temperature and Pulse Rate of Poultry
Normal body temperature and normal pulse rate of poultry is:
- 107°F & 250-300 per minute — Correct Answer
- 109°F & 250-300 per minute
- 105°F & 200 per minute
- 107°F & 200-250 per minute
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 107°F & 250–300 per minute
The normal body temperature of poultry (fowl) is 107°F and the normal pulse rate is 250–300 beats per minute. Birds have significantly higher body temperature and pulse rate compared to mammals because of their high metabolic rate.
Normal Physiological Parameters of Common Animals
| Animal | Temperature | Respiration (per min) | Pulse (per min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camel | 99.5°F | 5–12 | 25–32 |
| Horse | 100°F | 8–12 | 32–44 |
| Cattle | 101.5°F | 12–16 | 45–65 |
| Pig | 102°F | 10–16 | 70–80 |
| Sheep | 102°F | 12–20 | 70–80 |
| Goat | 103°F | 12–20 | 70–80 |
| Dog | 102°F | 15–30 | 100–130 |
| Fowl | 107°F | 15–30 | 250–300 |
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 109°F & 250–300/min → Temperature too high; fowl's normal is 107°F, not 109°F.
- 105°F & 200/min → Both values are below the correct range for poultry.
- 107°F & 200–250/min → Temperature correct but pulse rate range is incorrect; correct range is 250–300/min.
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