WAEC Animal Husbandry 2024 Question 15

Question 15

Poultry Production

The diagram below illustrates the egg production pattern of layers.
In what month is it advisable for the farmer to terminate production?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.4 months
  2. B.5 months
  3. C.6 months
  4. D.7 months
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (7 months)

Explanation

Production peaks in month 6 and falls in month 7, so the farmer should end the flock then rather than keep feeding declining layers.