WAEC Agricultural Science 1994 Question 43

Question 43

Poultry Production

Which of the following statements on ration is not correct?

  1. A.Chick ration is used to feed chicks from a day-old to six weeks old
  2. B.Growers ration is used to feed growing chicks between the ages of 5 and 17 weeks
  3. C.Layer ration is used to feed layers
  4. D.Starter ration is used for feeding broiler chicks from day-old to six weeks old
  5. E.Finisher ration is for feeding chicks from day-old to market size.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Finisher ration is for feeding chicks from day-old to market size.)

Explanation

Broiler finisher is fed only in the last weeks before market, not from day-old.