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. Describe the management of layers in deep litter system

State four reasons for egg breaking and drinking by layers in a deep litter rearing system  

. Below are diagram showing condition of eggs seven days after incubation study them and answer 

   the questions 

a) Identify the conditions of eggs

   b) Identify the egg which suitable for incubation and give a reasons for your answer             

  c) Name the practice which used to determine the state of eggs above                          

. The diagram U below illustrates an activity carried by a poultry farmer keeping layers. Study the 

    diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow

  a) Identify the activity carried out using the set up illustrated in diagram U                     

b) List down four preparations that should be carried out structure U before arrival of 

  day old chicks                                                                      

  c) List down one behaviouristic activity which would indicate that the chicks are under stress       

Give two reasons for using litter in a poultry house

. Give two reasons why it is important to castrate animals when they are still young

(a) Give two reasons why dehorning is carried out in farm animals

   (b) State four methods of dehorning livestock

. State four abnormalities of eggs that can be detected during egg candling.

Describe the management of day old chicks in a deep litter system from preparation of brooder up

    to eight (8)weeks old  

a) Describe the management practices of a gilt from weaning to the time of furrowing

    b) State five factors to consider in selecting a gilt for breeding stock.

Study the diagram of an egg be1ow and answer the questions that fol1ow:

i) Name the parts labeled N, O and P       

    ii) State the functions of the parts M and L

   iii) Why should the egg be turned during incubation

State three reactions of chicks in a brooder which has higher temperature than normal.  

Give three types of bedding material a poultry farmer may use in deep litter rearing of layers  

20. Give two properties of good eggs for incubation

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