Poultry CDE written test questions with correct answers 100% 2026

Poultry CDE written test questions with correct answers 100% 2026 The endocrine system produces secretions called...? A.) Estrogens B.) Hormones C.) Testosterones D.) Secretarial Expulsions E.) Commando Regulators - Correct Answer B.) Hormones The United States produces about what percentage of the world's egg supply? A.) 10% B.) 20% C.) 30% D.) 40% E.) 50% - Correct Answer A.) 10% Temporary manure and litter storage facilities allows for: A.) better nutrient use as a fertilizer B.) better nutrient use as a soil amendment C.) split applications during the growing season for crops D.) easier handling of the litter and uniform distribution E.) all of the above - Correct Answer E.) all of the above A major outbreak of highly pathogenic Avian influenza occurred in what year in the U.S. resulting in major losses of laying hens and reduced egg production? A.) 2011 B.) 2012 C.) 2013 D.) 2014 E.) 2015 - Correct Answer E.) 2015 Which bone in the chicken is highly developed to provide a sturdy attachment for the pectoral muscles? A.) Pelvic girdle B.) Sternum C.) Pectoral girdle D.) Clavicle E.) Humerus - Correct Answer B.) Sternum Which of the following breeds of bantam chickens has no large fowl counterpart? A.) Rhode Island Reds B.) Single Comb white leghorn C.) Silver laced wyandotte D.) Sebright E.) Golden laced wyandotte - Correct Answer D.) Sebright Which of the follow game bird species is medium sized, raised in most states with a few western states having a wild population for hunting and have an incubation period of 23 days? A.) Coturnix quail B.) Bobwhite quail C.) Chukar partridge D.) Ringneck pheasant E.) Mallard duck - Correct Answer C.) Chukar Partridge The developing egg spends how much time in the uterus? A.) 18 to 20 hours B.) 15 minutes C.) 3 hours D.) 1.25 hours E.) 20 to 21 hours - Correct Answer E.) 20 to 21 hours How old are pullets when they commonly receive photo stimulation and diet modification to prepare them for egg production from the pullet growing phase? A.) 16 weeks B.) 18 weeks C.) 20 weeks D.) 22 weeks E.) 24 weeks - Correct Answer B.) 18 weeks Normal peak egg production occurs at approximately what age for layers? A.) 22 to 24 weeks of age B.) 24 to 26 weeks of age C.) 26 to 28 weeks of age D.) 28 to 30 weeks of age E.) 30 to 32 weeks of age - Correct Answer D.) 28 to 30 weeks of age The Plymouth Rock and Japanese breeds of bantam chickens belong to which of the following classes? A.) American B.) Single comb, clean leg C.) feather leg D.) all other combs, clean leg E.) all other standard breeds - Correct Answer B.) Single comb, clean leg In the majority of chicken breeds, feather appearance differ between the sexes in certain regions. Which of the following regions is this NOT true? A.) Neck B.) Back C.) Saddle D.) Tail E.) Breast - Correct Answer E.) Breast The various species of poultry belong to the animal kingdom and the class ____________. A.) Gallus B.) Aves C.) Columbia D.) Pavo E.) Meleagris - Correct Answer B.) Aves It is recommended that to successfully show exhibition chickens, that they be at least _____________ months age as immature specimens are difficult for a jud