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