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