Question

Below is an illustration of a practice carried out in poultry.

1.  
   1. Identify the practice.
   2. Give one reason why the use of a hot iron is recommended for the practice illustrated. 
2. Name two poultry vices controlled by the practice illustrated. 
3. State one feeding practice that helps to control these poultry vices.

Answer 1

1.  
   1. Debeaking     
   2. It cauterizes the wound Prevent bleeding/Prevent infection/Sterilize the wound  
2.  
   • Cannibalism   
   • Egg eating
      
3.  
   • Provide adequate balanced diet    
   • hanging vegetables in the poultry house/ by scattering grains on the land