How to keep backyard chickens
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a chicken coop?
A) Protection from predators and weather
B) To display chickens for neighbors
C) To provide a place for chickens to sunbathe
D) To store chicken feed
  • 2. How much space should each chicken have in the coop?
A) 1 square foot
B) 10 square feet
C) 4 square feet
D) 0.5 square feet
  • 3. What is the ideal material for chicken coop bedding?
A) Pine shavings
B) Sand
C) Dirt
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 exercise
C) To control parasites
D) To cool down
  • 6. What is a common sign of external parasites in chickens?
A) Increased egg production
B) Feather loss
C) Weight gain
D) Bright red comb
  • 7. What is the ideal temperature for a chick brooder?
A) 110 degrees Fahrenheit
B) 95 degrees Fahrenheit
C) 70 degrees Fahrenheit
D) 60 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 8. What does 'broody' mean when referring to a hen?
A) A hen that fights
B) A hen that eats too much
C) Desire to incubate eggs
D) A hen that lays blue eggs
  • 9. What is the average lifespan of a backyard chicken?
A) 1-2 years
B) 10-15 years
C) 20+ years
D) 5-8 years
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a common chicken predator?
A) Fox
B) Raccoon
C) Hawk
D) Giraffe
  • 11. What is the purpose of grit for chickens?
A) To keep them entertained
B) To provide calcium
C) To aid digestion
D) To improve eggshell quality
  • 12. What is the most common chicken breed for egg production?
A) Silkie
B) Brahma
C) Leghorn
D) Cochin
  • 13. What is a common cause of soft-shelled eggs?
A) Excessive protein
B) Overcrowding
C) Calcium deficiency
D) Too much sunlight
  • 14. How often should you clean a chicken coop?
A) Never
B) Weekly
C) Monthly
D) Annually
  • 15. What is the best way to prevent frozen water in winter?
A) Bringing water inside overnight
B) Heated waterer
C) Covering the water with a blanket
D) Adding sugar to the water
  • 16. What is the purpose of an oyster shell supplement for chickens?
A) Prevent parasites
B) Provide protein
C) Aid digestion
D) Provide calcium
  • 17. What is the term for the fleshy comb hanging from a rooster's beak?
A) Hackles
B) Wattle
C) Spur
D) Crest
  • 18. What is a good way to keep chickens cool in the summer?
A) Give them ice cream
B) Force them to stay inside
C) Provide shade and water
D) Wrap them in blankets
  • 19. What should you do if you suspect your chicken is sick?
A) Isolate the chicken
B) Let it roam with the flock
C) Give it extra treats
D) Ignore it and hope it gets better
  • 20. What is 'chicken math'?
A) Chickens multiplying faster than expected
B) A special way of counting eggs
C) The cost of chicken feed
D) Calculating chicken coop dimensions
  • 21. What type of feed is typically fed to baby chicks?
A) Chick starter
B) Scratch grains
C) Layer feed
D) Whole corn
  • 22. What is the ideal ratio of hens to roosters?
A) 6-10 hens per rooster
B) 1 rooster per hen
C) 20+ hens per rooster
D) 1 hen per rooster
  • 23. Which of the following is a common poisonous plant for chickens?
A) Dandelions
B) Nightshade
C) Clover
D) Grass
  • 24. What is the term for undigested food that chickens sometimes regurgitate?
A) Droppings
B) Grit
C) Crop milk
D) Castings
  • 25. What is a common symptom of a mite infestation in chickens?
A) Scaly legs
B) Bright red comb
C) Weight gain
D) Increased egg production
  • 26. What is the best way to dispose of dead chickens?
A) Flush it down the toilet
B) Bury or compost
C) Throw in the trash
D) Leave it for scavengers
  • 27. What is the purpose of a chicken tractor?
A) Transporting chickens long distances
B) Movable coop
C) Tilling soil
D) Protecting chickens from rain
  • 28. What is 'pecking order' in chickens?
A) Social hierarchy
B) A disease chickens get
C) A type of chicken feed
D) A method of counting chickens
  • 29. At what age do hens typically start laying eggs?
A) 1 week
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 months
  • 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
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