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A FEW OF THE MORE COMMON QUESTIONS THAT 

 MAY BE USED FOR STUDY AND REVIEW 



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1. What are the principal purposes for which poultry is kept? 



2. Has America been prominent in the development of the world's poul- 

 try? Name some breeds developed in America. 



3. From what sources does the supply of poultry and poultry products 

 of the large cities come ? 



4. At what time of year are the bulk of the broilers raised? 



5. What means arc employed to assure an even supply of broilers to 

 city people the year round? 



6. How much money do the poultry products of each year represent? 



7. Are there any means provided for fattening, dressing, and refriger- 

 ating poultry on a large scale? Discuss fully. 



8. When thousands of cases of eggs accumulate at the large storing 

 and distributing centers, what is the most economical way of shipping to 

 other large consuming centers? 



9. What class of people consume most of the water fowls and where 

 are there large duck farms? 



10. What country holds the record for the largest number of eggs laid 

 by a single hen in a year? How does America rank? 



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11. Is there any difference in the structure of the feathers of the 

 various plumage parts of the male bird? Discuss this difference. 



12. Discuss the different types of combs and examine the birds of the 

 diiiFerent breeds you have in the flocks, noting the kind of combs each 

 breed has. 



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13. What is meant by standard-bred fowls? 



14. Who determines which fowls shall be recognized as standard? 



15. What is the American Standard of Perfection? 



