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