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