How to keep backyard chickens - Test
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a chicken coop?
A) To provide a place for chickens to sunbathe
B) To store chicken feed
C) Protection from predators and weather
D) To display chickens for neighbors
  • 2. How much space should each chicken have in the coop?
A) 1 square foot
B) 10 square feet
C) 0.5 square feet
D) 4 square feet
  • 3. What is the ideal material for chicken coop bedding?
A) Dirt
B) Sand
C) Pine shavings
D) Grass clippings
  • 4. At what age can chicks typically be moved outdoors?
A) 1 week
B) 6 weeks
C) 2 weeks
D) 4 weeks
  • 5. What is the purpose of a dust bath for chickens?
A) To get clean
B) To cool down
C) To exercise
D) To control parasites
  • 6. What is a common sign of external parasites in chickens?
A) Bright red comb
B) Weight gain
C) Feather loss
D) Increased egg production
  • 7. What is the ideal temperature for a chick brooder?
A) 60 degrees Fahrenheit
B) 70 degrees Fahrenheit
C) 110 degrees Fahrenheit
D) 95 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 8. What does 'broody' mean when referring to a hen?
A) A hen that fights
B) A hen that lays blue eggs
C) Desire to incubate eggs
D) A hen that eats too much
  • 9. What is the average lifespan of a backyard chicken?
A) 20+ years
B) 1-2 years
C) 5-8 years
D) 10-15 years
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a common chicken predator?
A) Giraffe
B) Raccoon
C) Hawk
D) Fox
  • 11. What is the purpose of grit for chickens?
A) To keep them entertained
B) To improve eggshell quality
C) To provide calcium
D) To aid digestion
  • 12. What is the most common chicken breed for egg production?
A) Silkie
B) Leghorn
C) Cochin
D) Brahma
  • 13. What is a common cause of soft-shelled eggs?
A) Overcrowding
B) Too much sunlight
C) Calcium deficiency
D) Excessive protein
  • 14. How often should you clean a chicken coop?
A) Annually
B) Weekly
C) Never
D) Monthly
  • 15. What is the best way to prevent frozen water in winter?
A) Bringing water inside overnight
B) Adding sugar to the water
C) Covering the water with a blanket
D) Heated waterer
  • 16. What is the purpose of an oyster shell supplement for chickens?
A) Aid digestion
B) Provide protein
C) Prevent parasites
D) Provide calcium
  • 17. What is the term for the fleshy comb hanging from a rooster's beak?
A) Crest
B) Spur
C) Hackles
D) Wattle
  • 18. What is a good way to keep chickens cool in the summer?
A) Give them ice cream
B) Wrap them in blankets
C) Force them to stay inside
D) Provide shade and water
  • 19. What should you do if you suspect your chicken is sick?
A) Give it extra treats
B) Let it roam with the flock
C) Isolate the chicken
D) Ignore it and hope it gets better
  • 20. What is 'chicken math'?
A) Chickens multiplying faster than expected
B) The cost of chicken feed
C) A special way of counting eggs
D) Calculating chicken coop dimensions
  • 21. What type of feed is typically fed to baby chicks?
A) Layer feed
B) Scratch grains
C) Chick starter
D) Whole corn
  • 22. What is the ideal ratio of hens to roosters?
A) 6-10 hens per rooster
B) 1 hen per rooster
C) 20+ hens per rooster
D) 1 rooster per hen
  • 23. Which of the following is a common poisonous plant for chickens?
A) Dandelions
B) Nightshade
C) Grass
D) Clover
  • 24. What is the term for undigested food that chickens sometimes regurgitate?
A) Crop milk
B) Castings
C) Droppings
D) Grit
  • 25. What is a common symptom of a mite infestation in chickens?
A) Scaly legs
B) Increased egg production
C) Bright red comb
D) Weight gain
  • 26. What is the best way to dispose of dead chickens?
A) Bury or compost
B) Leave it for scavengers
C) Flush it down the toilet
D) Throw in the trash
  • 27. What is the purpose of a chicken tractor?
A) Movable coop
B) Protecting chickens from rain
C) Tilling soil
D) Transporting chickens long distances
  • 28. What is 'pecking order' in chickens?
A) A disease chickens get
B) Social hierarchy
C) A type of chicken feed
D) A method of counting chickens
  • 29. At what age do hens typically start laying eggs?
A) 1 year
B) 6 months
C) 2 months
D) 1 week
  • 30. What should you do with a chicken that is being bullied?
A) Get rid of all the chickens
B) Do nothing
C) Isolate the bully
D) Give the bullied chicken treats
Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.