How to Care for Chickens
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for a chick brooder during the first week?
A) 105°F
B) 75°F
C) 85°F
D) 95°F
  • 2. What is the main purpose of grit for chickens?
A) Improves eggshell quality
B) Aids digestion
C) Enhances feather growth
D) Strengthens bones
  • 3. How much space should each adult chicken have in the coop?
A) 8 square feet
B) 1 square foot
C) 4 square feet
D) 2 square feet
  • 4. What is the best way to prevent coccidiosis in chicks?
A) Use dirty water
B) Feed them moldy feed
C) Maintain a clean and dry brooder
D) Overcrowd the brooder
  • 5. What should chicken feed primarily consist of?
A) Grains
B) Vegetables
C) Fruits
D) Insects
  • 6. What is the purpose of providing oyster shells to laying hens?
A) Promote feather growth
B) Improve meat flavor
C) Strengthen eggshells
D) Prevent diseases
  • 7. How often should a chicken coop be cleaned?
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Yearly
D) Never
  • 8. What is 'pasting up' in chicks?
A) Limping
B) Eyes crusting over
C) Feathers falling out
D) Feces sticking to the vent
  • 9. What does 'broody' mean when referring to a hen?
A) Wants to hatch eggs
B) Is aggressive
C) Is sick
D) Is molting
  • 10. What is the best way to protect chickens from predators?
A) Ignore potential threats
B) Leave them to roam freely
C) Secure coop and run
D) Offer them treats
  • 11. At what age do chickens typically start laying eggs?
A) 1 month
B) 2 months
C) 6 months
D) 1 year
  • 12. What is molting?
A) Hatching chicks
B) Shedding old feathers
C) Laying eggs
D) Dust bathing
  • 13. What common garden vegetable is toxic to chickens?
A) Lettuce
B) Carrots
C) Raw potatoes
D) Tomatoes
  • 14. What is a rooster's primary role in a flock?
A) Protect the hens
B) Lay eggs
C) Clean the coop
D) Eat all the food
  • 15. How often should chickens have access to fresh water?
A) Always
B) Once a day
C) Twice a week
D) Only when it rains
  • 16. What is the best type of bedding for a chicken coop?
A) Plastic
B) Pine shavings
C) Hay
D) Dirt
  • 17. What is a common sign of chicken illness?
A) Lethargy
B) Eating more food
C) Increased activity
D) Laying more eggs
  • 18. Why do chickens need dust baths?
A) Control parasites
B) Get exercise
C) Attract mates
D) Stay warm
  • 19. What is the purpose of perches in a chicken coop?
A) Laying eggs
B) Eating
C) Roosting
D) Drinking
  • 20. What is a good source of protein for chickens?
A) Gravel
B) Sand
C) Wood chips
D) Mealworms
  • 21. How do you treat a chicken with a prolapsed vent?
A) Ignore it
B) Apply vinegar
C) Gently push back in and isolate
D) Give it more calcium
  • 22. What are common signs of mites on chickens?
A) Feather loss and itchy skin
B) Increased egg production
C) Bright, glossy feathers
D) Calm demeanor
  • 23. Which of the following is NOT a necessary component of a chicken coop?
A) Ventilation
B) Roost
C) Nesting box
D) Television
  • 24. How often should nesting boxes be cleaned?
A) Monthly
B) Regularly
C) Yearly
D) Never
  • 25. What is the danger of leaving eggs in the nest too long?
A) They hatch faster
B) Broodiness and egg eating
C) Nothing
D) They become more nutritious
  • 26. What is the best way to introduce new chickens to an existing flock?
A) Immediately put them together
B) Never introduce new chickens
C) Slow introduction with supervised visits
D) Confine them to the coop immediately
  • 27. What is a common cause of sour crop?
A) Too much grit
B) Overexposure to sunlight
C) Lack of water
D) Crop impaction
  • 28. What does it mean when a chicken is pecking another chicken?
A) Establishing pecking order or bullying
B) Helping them clean
C) Playing a game
D) Showing affection
  • 29. What type of lighting is best for encouraging egg production in winter?
A) UV
B) Black
C) Incandescent
D) LED
  • 30. What is wry neck in chickens?
A) Twisted neck due to vitamin deficiency
B) An injury from fighting
C) Excessive preening
D) A genetic mutation that makes their neck longer
Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.