WAEC Animal Husbandry 2016 Question 15

Question 15

Poultry Production

Which of the following effects is associated with high temperature during brooding of chicks?

  1. A.Low feed consumption
  2. B.Low mortality
  3. C.Increased growth rate
  4. D.Increased profitability
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Answer: A (Low feed consumption)

Explanation

When the brooder is too hot, chicks pant, drink a lot and eat less feed.