WAEC Agricultural Science 2018 Question 37

Question 37

Poultry Production

A farmer observed that all his day-old chicks clustered around the source of heat in a brooder house. This observation is likely due to

  1. A.manifestation of a disease outbreak.
  2. B.thirst because of inadequate water.
  3. C.poor nutrition.
  4. D.low temperature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (low temperature.)

Explanation

Chicks huddle round the heater when the brooder is too cold.