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