How to keep backyard chickens
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a chicken coop?
A) To store chicken feed
B) To provide a place for chickens to sunbathe
C) To display chickens for neighbors
D) Protection from predators and weather
  • 2. How much space should each chicken have in the coop?
A) 1 square foot
B) 4 square feet
C) 0.5 square feet
D) 10 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) 4 weeks
C) 2 weeks
D) 6 weeks
  • 5. What is the purpose of a dust bath for chickens?
A) To cool down
B) To get clean
C) To control parasites
D) To exercise
  • 6. What is a common sign of external parasites in chickens?
A) Bright red comb
B) Feather loss
C) Increased egg production
D) Weight gain
  • 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 eats too much
B) A hen that lays blue eggs
C) A hen that fights
D) Desire to incubate eggs
  • 9. What is the average lifespan of a backyard chicken?
A) 1-2 years
B) 20+ 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) Fox
D) Hawk
  • 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) Cochin
D) Leghorn
  • 13. What is a common cause of soft-shelled eggs?
A) Too much sunlight
B) Overcrowding
C) Excessive protein
D) Calcium deficiency
  • 14. How often should you clean a chicken coop?
A) Monthly
B) Weekly
C) Never
D) Annually
  • 15. What is the best way to prevent frozen water in winter?
A) Heated waterer
B) Bringing water inside overnight
C) Adding sugar to the water
D) Covering the water with a blanket
  • 16. What is the purpose of an oyster shell supplement for chickens?
A) Aid digestion
B) Prevent parasites
C) Provide protein
D) Provide calcium
  • 17. What is the term for the fleshy comb hanging from a rooster's beak?
A) Crest
B) Hackles
C) Wattle
D) Spur
  • 18. What is a good way to keep chickens cool in the summer?
A) Force them to stay inside
B) Give them ice cream
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) Ignore it and hope it gets better
C) Let it roam with the flock
D) Give it extra treats
  • 20. What is 'chicken math'?
A) Chickens multiplying faster than expected
B) The cost of chicken feed
C) Calculating chicken coop dimensions
D) A special way of counting eggs
  • 21. What type of feed is typically fed to baby chicks?
A) Whole corn
B) Scratch grains
C) Layer feed
D) Chick starter
  • 22. What is the ideal ratio of hens to roosters?
A) 1 rooster per hen
B) 6-10 hens per rooster
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) Grass
C) Clover
D) Nightshade
  • 24. What is the term for undigested food that chickens sometimes regurgitate?
A) Droppings
B) Crop milk
C) Grit
D) Castings
  • 25. What is a common symptom of a mite infestation in chickens?
A) Bright red comb
B) Weight gain
C) Increased egg production
D) Scaly legs
  • 26. What is the best way to dispose of dead chickens?
A) Flush it down the toilet
B) Throw in the trash
C) Bury or compost
D) Leave it for scavengers
  • 27. What is the purpose of a chicken tractor?
A) Tilling soil
B) Transporting chickens long distances
C) Protecting chickens from rain
D) Movable coop
  • 28. What is 'pecking order' in chickens?
A) A disease chickens get
B) A type of chicken feed
C) A method of counting chickens
D) Social hierarchy
  • 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) Give the bullied chicken treats
B) Isolate the bully
C) Do nothing
D) Get rid of all the chickens
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