Questions about chickens: a) Identify parts Y, X, Z. b) Mark a wing with W. c) State functions of Z and X. Feather types for flight? Why farmers prefer local breeds? Meat vs. egg breeds? Purpose of ta

Here are the answers to your questions: Step 1: Answer to Question 8. a) Name the parts marked; (i) Y: Comb* (ii) X: Leg/Foot* (iii) Z: Wattle* b) Use letter W and an arrow to indicate a wing. The wing is located on the side of the chicken's body. An arrow pointing to the wing with the letter W would indicate it. c) Give the functions of the parts marked; (i) Z (Wattle): Helps in thermoregulation* (cooling the bird) and is a secondary sexual characteristic. (ii) X (Leg/Foot): Used for walking, scratching for food, and perching*. Step 2: Answer to Question 9. The type of feathers that enables a bird to fly are flight feathers (remiges and rectrices). Step 3: Answer to Question 10. Farmers prefer keeping local breeds of chicken because: (i) They are hardy* and resistant to local diseases. (ii) They are tolerant* to harsh local climatic conditions and require less specialized care. Step 4: Answer to Question 11. The types of chicken kept for: a) Meat production: Broilers* b) Egg production: Layers* Step 5: Answer to Question 12. Farmers keep table birds for meat production. Step 6: Answer to Question 1 (under "Keeping Bees"). The male bees in a beehive are called drones. 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.