How to Raise Chickens - Quiz
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for a brooder during the first week?
A) 95 degrees Fahrenheit
B) 80 degrees Fahrenheit
C) 105 degrees Fahrenheit
D) 70 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 2. What is 'chick starter' feed primarily composed of?
A) Gravel and grit
B) Crushed oyster shells
C) High carbohydrate content
D) High protein content
  • 3. At what age can chicks usually be introduced to the coop?
A) 2 weeks
B) 4 weeks
C) 6-8 weeks
D) 12 weeks
  • 4. What is the purpose of grit for chickens?
A) Strengthens bones
B) Aids in digestion
C) Keeps them warm
D) Provides calcium
  • 5. How much space should each chicken have in the coop?
A) 1 square foot
B) 2 square feet
C) 6 square feet
D) 4 square feet
  • 6. What is the ideal ratio of hens to roosters?
A) 1 hen per rooster
B) 2 hens per rooster
C) 10 hens per rooster
D) 5 hens per rooster
  • 7. What is a common sign of coccidiosis in chicks?
A) Rapid growth
B) Bright eyes
C) Increased appetite
D) Bloody droppings
  • 8. What material is best for coop bedding?
A) Dirt
B) Hay
C) Pine shavings
D) Sand
  • 9. What is the average incubation period for chicken eggs?
A) 28 days
B) 14 days
C) 35 days
D) 21 days
  • 10. What is 'dust bathing' for chickens?
A) A mating ritual
B) A sign of illness
C) A method to cool down
D) A natural cleaning behavior
  • 11. What supplement is good for shell strength?
A) Sunflower seeds
B) Grit
C) Oyster shells
D) Vitamin D
  • 12. What is a common predator of chickens?
A) Rabbit
B) Deer
C) Fox
D) Squirrel
  • 13. How often should a chicken coop be cleaned?
A) Never
B) Regularly, as needed
C) Once a month
D) Once a year
  • 14. What does 'pecking order' refer to?
A) Egg laying frequency
B) Social hierarchy
C) Rooster crowing pattern
D) Breed characteristics
  • 15. What is the purpose of nesting boxes?
A) For dust bathing
B) For sleeping
C) For eating
D) For laying eggs
  • 16. What is a common sign of external parasites like mites?
A) Calm behavior
B) Feather loss
C) Weight gain
D) Increased egg production
  • 17. Why is fresh water important for chickens?
A) Essential for hydration and health
B) Only important in hot weather
C) Unnecessary if they eat greens
D) To keep the coop clean
  • 18. What should you do if a chicken is being bullied?
A) Punish the bully
B) Separate the chicken
C) Ignore it
D) Apply ointment to the victim
  • 19. What is a good source of entertainment for chickens?
A) Loud music
B) Bright lights
C) Scratch grains
D) Mirrors
  • 20. How often do hens typically lay eggs?
A) Weekly
B) Varies by breed and individual
C) Monthly
D) Daily
  • 21. Which of the following is a dual-purpose chicken breed?
A) Leghorn
B) Silkie
C) Rhode Island Red
D) Cornish
  • 22. What does 'broody' mean in relation to hens?
A) Laying many eggs
B) Wants to hatch eggs
C) Ill with a cold
D) Actively mating
  • 23. How can you discourage a hen from being broody?
A) Give her more eggs
B) Lower the coop temperature
C) Isolate her in a dark place
D) Collect eggs frequently
  • 24. What is the purpose of a chicken tractor?
A) Chicken powered vehicle
B) Moveable coop
C) Feeder for chickens
D) Waterer for chickens
  • 25. What is a common symptom of avian influenza?
A) Increased activity
B) Increased egg production
C) Sudden death
D) Weight gain
  • 26. What should you do with chicken manure?
A) Throw it away
B) Compost it for fertilizer
C) Spread it raw on the garden
D) Burn it
  • 27. What is the minimum height recommended for chicken fencing?
A) 1 foot
B) 2 feet
C) 4 feet
D) 6 inches
  • 28. What is candling eggs?
A) Eating raw eggs
B) Cleaning eggs
C) Dying eggs
D) Checking egg fertility
  • 29. What does providing chickens with shade prevent?
A) Egg laying
B) Weight gain
C) Feather growth
D) Heat stroke
  • 30. What is a good source of calcium for laying hens?
A) Sand
B) Crushed oyster shells
C) Grit
D) Pine shavings
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