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How to keep backyard chickens
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  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a chicken coop?
A) To provide a place for chickens to sunbathe
B) Protection from predators and weather
C) To display chickens for neighbors
D) To store chicken feed
  • 2. How much space should each chicken have in the coop?
A) 4 square feet
B) 1 square foot
C) 10 square feet
D) 0.5 square feet
  • 3. What is the ideal material for chicken coop bedding?
A) Pine shavings
B) Grass clippings
C) Sand
D) Dirt
  • 4. At what age can chicks typically be moved outdoors?
A) 1 week
B) 4 weeks
C) 6 weeks
D) 2 weeks
  • 5. What is the purpose of a dust bath for chickens?
A) To exercise
B) To control parasites
C) To cool down
D) To get clean
  • 6. What is a common sign of external parasites in chickens?
A) Increased egg production
B) Bright red comb
C) Weight gain
D) Feather loss
  • 7. What is the ideal temperature for a chick brooder?
A) 95 degrees Fahrenheit
B) 110 degrees Fahrenheit
C) 60 degrees Fahrenheit
D) 70 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 8. What does 'broody' mean when referring to a hen?
A) A hen that eats too much
B) A hen that fights
C) Desire to incubate eggs
D) A hen that lays blue eggs
  • 9. What is the average lifespan of a backyard chicken?
A) 1-2 years
B) 10-15 years
C) 20+ years
D) 5-8 years
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a common chicken predator?
A) Raccoon
B) Fox
C) Hawk
D) Giraffe
  • 11. What is the purpose of grit for chickens?
A) To improve eggshell quality
B) To provide calcium
C) To aid digestion
D) To keep them entertained
  • 12. What is the most common chicken breed for egg production?
A) Cochin
B) Leghorn
C) Silkie
D) Brahma
  • 13. What is a common cause of soft-shelled eggs?
A) Excessive protein
B) Overcrowding
C) Calcium deficiency
D) Too much sunlight
  • 14. How often should you clean a chicken coop?
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Annually
D) Never
  • 15. What is the best way to prevent frozen water in winter?
A) Bringing water inside overnight
B) Adding sugar to the water
C) Heated waterer
D) Covering the water with a blanket
  • 16. What is the purpose of an oyster shell supplement for chickens?
A) Prevent parasites
B) Provide calcium
C) Aid digestion
D) Provide protein
  • 17. What is the term for the fleshy comb hanging from a rooster's beak?
A) Wattle
B) Hackles
C) Crest
D) Spur
  • 18. What is a good way to keep chickens cool in the summer?
A) Wrap them in blankets
B) Provide shade and water
C) Give them ice cream
D) Force them to stay inside
  • 19. What should you do if you suspect your chicken is sick?
A) Ignore it and hope it gets better
B) Isolate the chicken
C) Let it roam with the flock
D) Give it extra treats
  • 20. What is 'chicken math'?
A) Chickens multiplying faster than expected
B) A special way of counting eggs
C) The cost of chicken feed
D) Calculating chicken coop dimensions
  • 21. What type of feed is typically fed to baby chicks?
A) Whole corn
B) Layer feed
C) Scratch grains
D) Chick starter
  • 22. What is the ideal ratio of hens to roosters?
A) 1 hen per rooster
B) 1 rooster per hen
C) 6-10 hens per rooster
D) 20+ hens per rooster
  • 23. Which of the following is a common poisonous plant for chickens?
A) Clover
B) Grass
C) Dandelions
D) Nightshade
  • 24. What is the term for undigested food that chickens sometimes regurgitate?
A) Crop milk
B) Castings
C) Droppings
D) Grit
  • 25. What is a common symptom of a mite infestation in chickens?
A) Weight gain
B) Increased egg production
C) Bright red comb
D) Scaly legs
  • 26. What is the best way to dispose of dead chickens?
A) Flush it down the toilet
B) Throw in the trash
C) Bury or compost
D) Leave it for scavengers
  • 27. What is the purpose of a chicken tractor?
A) Tilling soil
B) Transporting chickens long distances
C) Protecting chickens from rain
D) Movable coop
  • 28. What is 'pecking order' in chickens?
A) Social hierarchy
B) A disease chickens get
C) A type of chicken feed
D) A method of counting chickens
  • 29. At what age do hens typically start laying eggs?
A) 1 year
B) 6 months
C) 1 week
D) 2 months
  • 30. What should you do with a chicken that is being bullied?
A) Isolate the bully
B) Get rid of all the chickens
C) Do nothing
D) Give the bullied chicken treats
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