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