(a) List ten poultry equipment and state the main use of each. (b) Name two parts of a tractor involved in the coupling and operation of implements. (c) State four maintenance practices of a tractor.
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Correct Answer: Option n
Explanation:
(a)
(b) Tractors parts involved in coupling and operation of implements: (i) top link (ii) lower links (iii) side chains (iv) P.T.O shaft (Power Take Off Shaft)
(c) Tractor maintenance practices: (i) regular lubrication of movable joints/parts (ii) replacement of worn out parts (iii) adjusting/tightening loose nuts and bolts (iv) checking and maintaining tyre pressures (v) checking and maintaining battery electrolyte level (vi) ensuring functional brakes (vii) checking and maintaining the electrical systems (viii) straighten/repair dented parts (ix) weld broken part (x) checking oil level (xi) checking radiator water level (xii) draining off the engine oil according to manufacturer's specification (xiii) clean/ wash after use (xiv) keep in a cool and dry place.
(a)
| Equipment | Main Use |
| Folds | Four Housing |
| Battery Cage | Housing of mainly layers |
| Debeakers | reducing beak lengths |
| Incubator | hatching fertile eggs |
| candler | detecting unfertile eggs |
| Buckets | fetching water |
| Feeders/hoppers | feeding birds |
| Drinkers | provision of water |
| Hypodermic syringe/needle | injecting birds |
| Nesting box | for egg laying |
| Creep feed coop and run | housing a brooding hen |
| Brooder | provision of warmth for chicks |
| Mash box | feeding young chicken |
| Egg trays/crates | collection of eggs/storing eggs |
| Roost/perch | for resting and sleeping upon by birds |
| Broom | to sweep off waste |
| Shovel | to remove poultry waste |
| Wheel barrow | carrying feed or waste |
(b) Tractors parts involved in coupling and operation of implements: (i) top link (ii) lower links (iii) side chains (iv) P.T.O shaft (Power Take Off Shaft)
(c) Tractor maintenance practices: (i) regular lubrication of movable joints/parts (ii) replacement of worn out parts (iii) adjusting/tightening loose nuts and bolts (iv) checking and maintaining tyre pressures (v) checking and maintaining battery electrolyte level (vi) ensuring functional brakes (vii) checking and maintaining the electrical systems (viii) straighten/repair dented parts (ix) weld broken part (x) checking oil level (xi) checking radiator water level (xii) draining off the engine oil according to manufacturer's specification (xiii) clean/ wash after use (xiv) keep in a cool and dry place.