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