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