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