WAEC Agricultural Science 1992 Question 38

Question 38

Poultry Production

Which of the following is a disadvantage of battery cage?

  1. A.High rate of egg production
  2. B.Production of eggs which cannot be hatched
  3. C.Production of eggs which do not break easily
  4. D.Regulation of feed consumption
  5. E.Carrying out culling easily.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Production of eggs which cannot be hatched)

Explanation

Hens in cages are kept without cocks, so their eggs are infertile.