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