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How to Raise Turkeys
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the ideal brooding temperature for turkey poults in their first week?
A) 70-75°F
B) 60-65°F
C) 95-100°F
D) 80-85°F
  • 2. What is the most common breed of commercially raised turkey?
A) Black Spanish
B) Bourbon Red
C) Narragansett
D) Broad Breasted White
  • 3. Why is it important to provide grit to turkeys?
A) Keeps them entertained
B) Boosts their immune system
C) Provides calcium
D) Aids digestion
  • 4. What is 'poults' referring to?
A) Adult male turkeys
B) Adult female turkeys
C) Castrated male turkeys
D) Baby turkeys
  • 5. What should be done to prevent cannibalism in turkeys?
A) Restrict their food intake
B) Remove all toys
C) Keep them in the dark
D) Provide adequate space
  • 6. What is a common health concern in turkeys that can be caused by unsanitary conditions?
A) Pneumonia
B) Bird Flu
C) Blackhead
D) Common Cold
  • 7. At what age do turkeys typically reach market weight?
A) 4-6 weeks
B) 24-28 weeks
C) 14-20 weeks
D) 2-3 weeks
  • 8. What is the best type of flooring for a turkey brooding pen?
A) Dry wood shavings
B) Dirt
C) Wire mesh
D) Concrete
  • 9. What is the purpose of a 'turkey saddle'?
A) Keep the turkey warm
B) Train the turkey
C) Identify the turkey's owner
D) Protect the hen's back from mating
  • 10. What is the primary component of a good turkey diet?
A) Grass
B) Table scraps
C) High-protein feed
D) Corn
  • 11. What is the function of a snood on a turkey?
A) Display and communication
B) Sense of smell
C) Hearing
D) Navigation
  • 12. What is the best way to introduce new turkeys to an existing flock?
A) Spray them with water
B) Immediately release them
C) Quarantine and gradual introduction
D) Isolate them permanently
  • 13. What vitamin is most important for turkey poults early development?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin E
  • 14. Which predator is most likely to hunt adult turkeys?
A) Earthworms
B) Squirrels
C) Coyotes
D) Rabbits
  • 15. What does 'range rearing' refer to?
A) Feeding turkeys only grass
B) Raising turkeys indoors
C) Keeping turkeys in cages
D) Allowing turkeys to roam freely
  • 16. What is the best method for cleaning a turkey pen?
A) Use harsh chemicals
B) Burn the pen
C) Remove soiled bedding regularly
D) Never clean the pen
  • 17. How often should water be changed for turkeys?
A) Monthly
B) Weekly
C) Daily
D) Only when empty
  • 18. What is the purpose of adding probiotics to turkey feed?
A) Improve meat flavor
B) Improve gut health
C) Enhance feather growth
D) Increase egg production
  • 19. What is the best way to control rodents in a turkey farm?
A) Integrated pest management
B) Ignore them
C) Use poison indiscriminately
D) Release cats
  • 20. What is the most common cause of leg problems in fast-growing turkeys?
A) Vitamin deficiency
B) Lack of exercise
C) Rapid weight gain
D) Cold weather
  • 21. How much space should each turkey poult have in the brooder?
A) 10+ square feet
B) 0.5 square feet
C) 5-10 square feet
D) 1-4 square feet
  • 22. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy turkey?
A) Dull eyes and ruffled feathers
B) Lethargy
C) Bright eyes and clean feathers
D) Loss of appetite
  • 23. What is the gestation period for turkeys?
A) 35 days
B) 42 days
C) 21 days
D) 28 days
  • 24. Why is biosecurity important when raising turkeys?
A) Prevent disease outbreaks
B) Reduce feed costs
C) Improve egg quality
D) Increase meat production
  • 25. What is the ideal humidity level for a turkey brooder?
A) 0-10%
B) 20-30%
C) 50-70%
D) 80-90%
  • 26. What is the term for a castrated male turkey?
A) Capon
B) Poult
C) Tom
D) Hen
  • 27. What is the best way to transport turkeys?
A) In well-ventilated crates
B) Tied together by their feet
C) Loose in a truck bed
D) In sealed containers
  • 28. What is an important factor to consider when choosing a turkey breed?
A) How loudly they gobble
B) Ability to fly
C) Feather color
D) Growth rate and meat yield
  • 29. What is a good source of calcium for laying turkeys?
A) Wood chips
B) Oyster shells
C) Sand
D) Gravel
  • 30. What does the term 'brooding' mean in the context of raising turkeys?
A) Selecting breeding stock
B) Incubating eggs
C) Providing warmth for young poults
D) Preparing turkeys for slaughter
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