Question

WHat is poultry farming

Answer 1

Poultry farming is the process of raising domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese for the purpose of farming meat or eggs for food. Poultry are farmed in great numbers with chickens being the most numerous.

Answer 2

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⚫Rearing of chicken, turkey and geese for egg meat is called poultry farming.

⚫The breeds of poultry farming can be of two types:- Indigenous and Exotic.
▶Indigenous - Local breeds. Eg:- Aseel
▶Exotic - Foreign. Eg:- Leghorn

⚫The desirable characteristics of the poultry are as follows:-
▶Larger number of better quality of chicks.
▶Drawf broiler for better quality of meat.
▶Adaptation towards high temperature in summers.
▶Low maintenance requirement.
▶Ability to utilise cheap diet using agricultural products.

⚫The layers (egg layers) are given a diet which is rich in Vitamin A whereas broilers are given a diet which is rich in proteins and fats.