Rearing Small Domestic Animals
20 Grade 6 Agriculture questions on Rearing Small Domestic Animals, with worked marking schemes. 20 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
4 marksState four ways a learner can take good care of rabbits kept at home.
(4 marks)
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Any 4 (1 mk each): provide suitable feed (green vegetables, hay, pellets); give clean drinking water daily; clean the hutch regularly; protect them from predators/pests; keep the hutch dry and well ventilated; check them for signs of disease and treat/seek help; handle them gently.
Question 2
1 markWhich of the following is a sign of a healthy rabbit?
A. Sitting hunched in a corner
B. Dull eyes and rough fur
C. Bright eyes and a smooth, clean coat
D. Loss of appetite
(1 mark)
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1 markClean drinking water should be provided to small domestic animals
A. Only during the dry season
B. At all times / daily
C. Only once a week
D. Only after they lay eggs
(1 mark)
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4 marksWanjiru wants to start keeping rabbits at home.
(a) Name the structure she needs to build for the rabbits.
(b) State three qualities of a good structure for keeping rabbits.
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1 markWhy should a rabbit hutch be raised off the ground on legs?
A. To make it look attractive to visitors
B. To make the rabbits grow taller
C. To allow rabbits to fly out easily
D. To keep it dry and away from predators and pests
(1 mark)
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4 marksState two feeds and two other items you would provide daily to keep chicken healthy.
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Two feeds (1 mk each): grains/cereals (maize, sorghum); commercial poultry mash/pellets; green vegetables; kitchen scraps. Two other items (1 mk each): clean drinking water; a clean, dry, well-ventilated house; grit; protection from predators. Accept any two suitable feeds and two suitable care items.
Question 7
1 markWhich of the following is a small domestic animal commonly reared by learners at home?
A. Camel
B. Rabbit
C. Donkey
D. Cow
(1 mark)
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3 marksGive three reasons why a rabbit hutch should be raised above the ground.
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1 markTo protect rabbits from strong sunshine and rain, the hutch should be
A. Kept inside a water tank
B. Left open to the sky
C. Roofed and placed in a sheltered spot
D. Buried underground
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1 markA house built for keeping rabbits is called a
A. Kennel
B. Sty
C. Byre
D. Hutch
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1 markA young one of a rabbit is called a
A. Chick
B. Calf
C. Kit
D. Piglet
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1 markWhich of the following feeds is MOST suitable for rabbits?
A. Fish only
B. Fresh green vegetables and hay
C. Raw meat
D. Milk and sugar
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1 markA chicken kept mainly for producing eggs is known as a
A. Cockerel for meat
B. Chick
C. Broiler
D. Layer
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3 marksList three benefits a family can get from rearing small domestic animals such as rabbits or chicken.
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1 markKamau keeps chicken at home. The structure in which he houses his birds is called a
A. Hutch
B. Stable
C. Poultry house
D. Pen for pigs
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1 markA broiler is a type of chicken reared mainly for
A. Meat production
B. Egg production
C. Guarding the home
D. Pulling carts
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6 marksExplain three reasons why cleanliness is important when rearing small domestic animals.
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Any 3 well explained (2 mks each): prevents diseases/parasites that thrive in dirty conditions; keeps the animals healthy so they grow well and are productive; removes bad smells and flies around the home; keeps feed and water clean so animals do not eat contaminated food; makes the products (eggs/meat) safe and of good quality. 1 mk naming, 1 mk explanation.
Question 18
4 marksNjeri finds that one of her rabbits is dull, refuses to eat and has a rough coat.
(a) State what these signs suggest about the rabbit.
(b) Give two actions she should take.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) The signs suggest the rabbit is sick/unhealthy (2 mks). (b) Any 2 actions (1 mk each): separate/isolate it from the others; provide clean water and suitable feed; keep it warm and in a clean hutch; seek help from a veterinary officer/adult; clean and disinfect the hutch.
Question 19
1 markWhy is it important to clean the rabbit hutch regularly?
A. To make the rabbits sleep more
B. To prevent diseases and bad smells
C. To reduce the amount of feed needed
D. To make the hutch smaller
(1 mark)
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4 marksCompare a layer and a broiler chicken by stating the main purpose for which each is reared and one care practice suitable for both.
(4 marks)
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Layer (1 mk): reared mainly for producing eggs. Broiler (1 mk): reared mainly for producing meat. Care practice common to both (award up to 2 mks): provide clean water daily; give balanced/appropriate feed; keep the poultry house clean and dry; protect from predators and diseases.
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