WAEC Agricultural Science 2003 Question 44

Question 44

Poultry Production

Which of the following factors usually affects the colour of egg yolk?

  1. A.Age of the laying hen
  2. B.Type of housing
  3. C.Type of feed
  4. D.Colour of the cock.
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Answer: C (Type of feed)

Explanation

Pigments in feed (e.g. yellow maize, green leaves) colour the yolk.