How to Raise Turkeys
  • 1. What is the ideal brooding temperature for turkey poults in their first week?
A) 60-65°F
B) 95-100°F
C) 80-85°F
D) 70-75°F
  • 2. What is the most common breed of commercially raised turkey?
A) Black Spanish
B) Narragansett
C) Broad Breasted White
D) Bourbon Red
  • 3. Why is it important to provide grit to turkeys?
A) Provides calcium
B) Keeps them entertained
C) Aids digestion
D) Boosts their immune system
  • 4. What is 'poults' referring to?
A) Adult male turkeys
B) Castrated male turkeys
C) Baby turkeys
D) Adult female turkeys
  • 5. What should be done to prevent cannibalism in turkeys?
A) Remove all toys
B) Restrict their food intake
C) Provide adequate space
D) Keep them in the dark
  • 6. What is a common health concern in turkeys that can be caused by unsanitary conditions?
A) Pneumonia
B) Common Cold
C) Blackhead
D) Bird Flu
  • 7. At what age do turkeys typically reach market weight?
A) 2-3 weeks
B) 14-20 weeks
C) 4-6 weeks
D) 24-28 weeks
  • 8. What is the best type of flooring for a turkey brooding pen?
A) Concrete
B) Dry wood shavings
C) Wire mesh
D) Dirt
  • 9. What is the purpose of a 'turkey saddle'?
A) Identify the turkey's owner
B) Keep the turkey warm
C) Train the turkey
D) Protect the hen's back from mating
  • 10. What is the primary component of a good turkey diet?
A) High-protein feed
B) Table scraps
C) Corn
D) Grass
  • 11. What is the function of a snood on a turkey?
A) Navigation
B) Hearing
C) Sense of smell
D) Display and communication
  • 12. What is the best way to introduce new turkeys to an existing flock?
A) Spray them with water
B) Immediately release them
C) Quarantine and gradual introduction
D) Isolate them permanently
  • 13. What vitamin is most important for turkey poults early development?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin D
  • 14. Which predator is most likely to hunt adult turkeys?
A) Squirrels
B) Earthworms
C) Rabbits
D) Coyotes
  • 15. What does 'range rearing' refer to?
A) Feeding turkeys only grass
B) Raising turkeys indoors
C) Keeping turkeys in cages
D) Allowing turkeys to roam freely
  • 16. What is the best method for cleaning a turkey pen?
A) Remove soiled bedding regularly
B) Burn the pen
C) Use harsh chemicals
D) Never clean the pen
  • 17. How often should water be changed for turkeys?
A) Only when empty
B) Daily
C) Monthly
D) Weekly
  • 18. What is the purpose of adding probiotics to turkey feed?
A) Increase egg production
B) Enhance feather growth
C) Improve meat flavor
D) Improve gut health
  • 19. What is the best way to control rodents in a turkey farm?
A) Integrated pest management
B) Release cats
C) Use poison indiscriminately
D) Ignore them
  • 20. What is the most common cause of leg problems in fast-growing turkeys?
A) Cold weather
B) Lack of exercise
C) Vitamin deficiency
D) Rapid weight gain
  • 21. How much space should each turkey poult have in the brooder?
A) 0.5 square feet
B) 1-4 square feet
C) 5-10 square feet
D) 10+ square feet
  • 22. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy turkey?
A) Loss of appetite
B) Lethargy
C) Dull eyes and ruffled feathers
D) Bright eyes and clean feathers
  • 23. What is the gestation period for turkeys?
A) 35 days
B) 21 days
C) 28 days
D) 42 days
  • 24. Why is biosecurity important when raising turkeys?
A) Prevent disease outbreaks
B) Reduce feed costs
C) Increase meat production
D) Improve egg quality
  • 25. What is the ideal humidity level for a turkey brooder?
A) 20-30%
B) 80-90%
C) 0-10%
D) 50-70%
  • 26. What is the term for a castrated male turkey?
A) Tom
B) Poult
C) Hen
D) Capon
  • 27. What is the best way to transport turkeys?
A) In sealed containers
B) In well-ventilated crates
C) Loose in a truck bed
D) Tied together by their feet
  • 28. What is an important factor to consider when choosing a turkey breed?
A) How loudly they gobble
B) Feather color
C) Ability to fly
D) Growth rate and meat yield
  • 29. What is a good source of calcium for laying turkeys?
A) Sand
B) Wood chips
C) Gravel
D) Oyster shells
  • 30. What does the term 'brooding' mean in the context of raising turkeys?
A) Providing warmth for young poults
B) Selecting breeding stock
C) Preparing turkeys for slaughter
D) Incubating eggs
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