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Describe the physical characteristics of a good layer of the following parts/features of a hen;

Describe the physical characteristics of a good layer of the following parts/features of a hen;
i)Broodiness-
ii)Shanks-
iii)Plumage-
iv)Moulting-
v)Temperate-
vi)Space between keel and petric bone-
vii)Abdomen-
viii)vent-
ix)Beak-
x)Eyes-
xi)Comb/wattle-

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i)Broodiness-rare
ii)Shanks-Pace
iii)Plumage-dry, rugged and rough
iv)Moulting-Starts late
v)Temperate-Alert and active
vi)Space between keel and petric bone-wide fits 3-4 fingers
vii)Abdomen-soft, pliable and wide
viii)vent-soft, pliable and wide
ix)Beak-Oval, moist, reddish and active.
x)Eyes-Bright, orange, alert and race.
xi)Comb/wattle-Large warm and waxy

jim items answered the question on September 24, 2018 at 16:34

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