CSEC Agricultural Science · 2010 (second paper) · Paper 2 · Question 9(a)(ii)
What is the purpose of candling hatching eggs?
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- 9(a)(i)State the incubation period for broiler eggs.[1 mark]
- 9(a)(iii)Name the specific type of ration fed to hens that are laying.[1 mark]
- 9(b)Figure 4 shows one-day-old chickens in a brooding area. Identify ONE problem shown in Figure 4 and suggest how the problem could be corrected.[2 marks]
- 9(c)A new poultry farmer lost many birds during the brooding period and believes feed and litter quality were inadequate. Advise him on how to manage his birds…[4 marks]
- 9(d)(i)The farmer also observed bloody droppings in the litter. Identify the disease MOST likely affecting the birds.[1 mark]
- 9(d)(ii)Advise the farmer on TWO management practices to correct the problem of bloody droppings in the litter.[2 marks]
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