How to Care for Guineafowls
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of raising Guineafowl?
A) Feather collection
B) Pest control and alarm system
C) Meat production
D) Egg production
  • 2. What is the ideal housing setup for Guineafowl?
A) Aquarium
B) Open pasture
C) Bird cage
D) Secure coop with roosting space
  • 3. What type of feed is suitable for Guineafowl chicks?
A) Game bird starter feed
B) Table scraps
C) Cracked corn
D) Dog food
  • 4. How old should Guineafowl chicks be before introducing them to the outside?
A) 2 weeks
B) Immediately after hatching
C) 6-8 weeks
D) 1 week
  • 5. What is the common term for a group of Guineafowl?
A) Flock
B) Herd
C) Gaggle
D) Confusion
  • 6. What is an important consideration when raising Guineafowl near neighbors?
A) Noise level
B) Manure odor
C) Feather shedding
D) Dust baths
  • 7. What is a common health problem affecting Guineafowl chicks?
A) Pasty butt
B) Fowl pox
C) Coccidiosis
D) Avian influenza
  • 8. What is the approximate incubation period for Guineafowl eggs?
A) 30-32 days
B) 18-21 days
C) 26-28 days
D) 21-24 days
  • 9. What do Guineafowl eat?
A) Only vegetables
B) Only fruits
C) Exclusively grains
D) Insects and seeds
  • 10. Why is it important to clip the wings of Guineafowl?
A) To improve their appearance
B) To prevent them from flying away
C) To encourage them to lay more eggs
D) To make them easier to handle
  • 11. How can you tell the difference between male and female Guineafowl?
A) Males have brighter colors
B) Females have longer tails
C) Females are larger
D) Males have larger helmets and wattles
  • 12. What is the typical lifespan of a Guineafowl?
A) 5-10 years
B) 20-25 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 2-5 years
  • 13. What type of bedding is suitable for Guineafowl coops?
A) Straw or wood shavings
B) Hay
C) Gravel
D) Sand
  • 14. What is a sign that Guineafowl are stressed?
A) Increased vocalization
B) Increased egg production
C) Decreased eating
D) Feather preening
  • 15. Why is biosecurity important when raising Guineafowl?
A) To prevent the spread of disease
B) To increase growth rate
C) To reduce noise levels
D) To improve egg quality
  • 16. What is a natural predator of Guineafowl?
A) Squirrel
B) Rabbit
C) Deer
D) Fox
  • 17. What is the average weight of a mature Guineafowl?
A) 4-6 pounds
B) 1-2 pounds
C) 6-8 pounds
D) 2-4 pounds
  • 18. How often should you clean the Guineafowl coop?
A) Once a month
B) Once a year
C) Regularly, as needed
D) Never
  • 19. What is an advantage of using Guineafowl for pest control?
A) They require minimal care
B) They are quiet and unobtrusive
C) They eat ticks and other insects
D) They are easy to train
  • 20. What is the recommended spacing between Guineafowl in a coop?
A) 2-3 square feet per bird
B) 0.5 square feet per bird
C) 1 square foot per bird
D) 4-5 square feet per bird
  • 21. What supplement is important for healthy Guineafowl?
A) Salt
B) Sugar
C) Oil
D) Grit
  • 22. Guineafowl eggs are generally what color?
A) White
B) Blue
C) Brown or Cream
D) Green
  • 23. What environmental condition can be detrimental to young Guineafowl?
A) Dampness
B) Wind
C) Sunlight
D) Dryness
  • 24. What is the primary reason to provide dust baths for Guineafowl?
A) Control parasites
B) Socialization
C) Hydration
D) Warmth
  • 25. What is a common sign of internal parasites in Guineafowl?
A) Weight loss
B) Improved feather condition
C) Increased activity
D) Increased appetite
  • 26. How should you introduce new Guineafowl to an existing flock?
A) At night, while they're sleeping
B) Gradually, in a separate area
C) By smearing them with existing flock manure
D) Immediately, mixed in with the flock
  • 27. What is the primary function of the casque (helmet) on a Guineafowl's head?
A) Smelling
B) Protection
C) Sexual display
D) Hearing
  • 28. What type of fencing is best for containing Guineafowl?
A) Electric fencing
B) High fencing
C) No fencing
D) Low fencing
  • 29. What is the best way to collect Guineafowl eggs if you want to hatch them?
A) Collect daily and store in a cool, humid place.
B) Freeze them immediately
C) Wash them thoroughly before storing
D) Leave them in the nest to collect later
  • 30. What is one disadvantage of raising Guineafowl?
A) Docile temperament
B) Low maintenance
C) Loud vocalizations
D) High egg production
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