Effect of housing material on growth and survivability of quail

Omar, Amal Amirah (2008) Effect of housing material on growth and survivability of quail. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Effect of different housing material on growth of quail and their survivability was determined in this study. Japanese quail were reared from day old until 12 weeks of age. Four different types of housing material were used during this study such as wire netting, plywood, cardboard and zinc. Body weight and body measurements such as head, keel, tibiotarsus and metatarsus were taken weekly. Significant difference (P < 0.05) was found between the housing material at the early age of the quail for body weight and body measurements. The difference was found significant (P < 0.05) in every type of housing system. But for the last 6 weeks, there was no significant difference (P < 0.05) found on body weight and body measurements in every type of housing system. Quail growth increased with time and roughly in normal manner. Positive correlation between body weight and various types of body measurements was determined. For survivability of quail, 3.33% mortality was reported during this study. According to the result, it is suggested that growth of quail might be more effective when reared using plywood. It is concluded that plywood is the best material that can provide good housing system of quail compared to cardboard, plywood and zinc.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr. Azman Mohamad
Date Deposited:	17 Dec 2024 07:26
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2024 07:26
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2315

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