(a) State three factors which could affect the hatchability of specimen J (Egg).
(b)(i) Mention four operations that should be carried out on the first day of production of specimen K (Chick)
(ii) Name three diseases for which specimen K requires vaccination before it is six weeks old.
(c)(i) Name the type of housing unit used for rearing specimen K on arrival at the farm .
(ii) Mention four rquipment which are required in the housing unit named in 4(c)(i).
Explanation
(a) Factors Affecting Hatchability of Egg (Specimen J); -Physical defect. -Heredity/breed/strain. -Egg deformity/double yolk. -Fertility of egg/egg quality. -Handling/selection of eggs. -Cleanliness of egg/contaminated egg. - Incubation condition (temperatur, humidity, sanitation). -Egg size/weight. -Age of breeders. -Storage duration/condition. -Turning of eggs.
(b)(i) Operations Carried out During the First Day of Production of Specimen K (Chick); -Vaccination. -Sexing. -Boxing. -Drying of chicks. -Sorting/seperate. -Brooding/temperature control. -Feed supply. -Water supply. -Medication/glucose. -Beak trimming
(ii) Diseases which Require Vaccination of Chicks Before Six Weeks of Age; -Newcastle disease. -Infectious bronchitis. -Marek's/<arek disease. -Coccidiosis. - Gumboro/infectious bursal disease. -Fowl pox.
(c)(i) Type of Housing Unit for Rearing Chicks; -Brooder house/unit
(ii) Equipment Required in a Brooder House; -Drinkers. -Feeders. -Hover. -Weighing scale. -Thermometer. -Rake/fork/shovel/spade. -Head pan/wheel barrow/bucket/basket. -Chick guard. -Light bulb/lamp. -Heat source. -Sprayer. -Debeaker. -Syringe/dropper.