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