LPM-0092
QUESTION
Indicate which are the characteristics of good layer:
(a) Thin, Pliable, and well spread pubic bones
(b) Yellow coloured beak
(c) Large, oval, smooth and moist vent
(d) Soft and loose skin
OPTIONS
(A) (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a) and (c)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (b) and (d)
ANSWER
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
EXPLANATION
Good layers generally have thin, pliable and widely spaced pubic bones, a large oval smooth moist vent, and soft loose abdominal skin reflecting active reproductive development. A yellow beak is not a reliable positive criterion because pigment may be depleted during active laying, so (a), (c) and (d) are correct.