Poultry Judging Practice Test

How many pounds of feed does it take to produce a dozen table eggs?

1. 2.0 to 2.5

2. 3.0 to 3.5

3. 4.0 to 4.5

4. 5.0 to 5.5

The correct answer is: 3.0 to 3.5

To understand the relationship between feed consumption and egg production, it's important to consider the efficiency of poultry production. The correct answer indicates that producing a dozen table eggs typically requires between 3.0 to 3.5 pounds of feed. This range is supported by poultry production research, which shows that laying hens generally consume about 25 to 30 pounds of feed to produce 100 eggs. Thus, when calculating for a dozen eggs (which is 1/12th of 100), this amounts to approximately 2.5 to 3.0 pounds of feed, but the slightly higher range accounts for variables in production, such as feed type and hen efficiency. This understanding points to the average conversion rate of feed to egg production and the nuances affecting these rates, making the selected range a realistic reflection of current poultry farming practices. Other options either underestimate or overestimate the necessary amount of feed, indicating a misalignment with the typical efficiency observed in modern layer operations.