WAEC Agricultural Science 2004 Question 47

Question 47

Poultry Production

Which of the following is the main reason for not keeping birds meant for commercial egg production under the extensive system of management? Birds

  1. A.are exposed to attack by predators
  2. B.waste a lot of productive energy roaming about
  3. C.are exposed to sufficient green forage
  4. D.are exposed to theft
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Answer: B (waste a lot of productive energy roaming about)

Explanation

Energy used walking about is lost to egg production.