Quiz on Layer poultry farming Welcome to your Quiz on Layer poultry farmingWhat is the main purpose of providing grit to layer birds? A)Increase egg color B) Improve digestion C) Increase egg size D) Prevent diseases None What is the average feed consumption of a layer bird per day? A) 50–60 grams B) 80–90 grams C) 100–120 grams D) 200 grams None Which housing system is commonly used in commercial layer farming in India? A) Deep litter system B) Cage system C) Free-range system D) Backyard system None At what age are layers usually culled (removed from production)? A) 40 weeks B) 50 weeks C) 72–80 weeks D) 100 weeks None What is the ideal temperature range for layer birds? A) 5–10°C B) 10–15°C C) 18–25°C D) 35–40°C None Which disease is commonly prevented by vaccination in layer farms? A) Mastitis B) Ranikhet Disease C) Foot and Mouth Disease D) Brucellosis None What is the average annual egg production of a commercial layer in India? A) 120–150 eggs B) 180–200 eggs C) 250–320 eggs D) 400 eggs None What is the recommended lighting duration for layers during peak production? A) 8 hours B) 12 hours C) 16 hours D) 20 hours None Which nutrient is most important for strong eggshell formation? A) Protein B) Calcium C) Carbohydrate D) Vitamin C None What is the ideal age to start egg production in commercial layer birds? A) 10–12 weeks B) 14–16 weeks C) 18–20 weeks D) 24–26 weeks None Time's upTime is Up!