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How to Care for Chickens
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for a chick brooder during the first week?
A) 75°F
B) 95°F
C) 105°F
D) 85°F
  • 2. What is the main purpose of grit for chickens?
A) Enhances feather growth
B) Strengthens bones
C) Improves eggshell quality
D) Aids digestion
  • 3. How much space should each adult chicken have in the coop?
A) 8 square feet
B) 2 square feet
C) 1 square foot
D) 4 square feet
  • 4. What is the best way to prevent coccidiosis in chicks?
A) Feed them moldy feed
B) Maintain a clean and dry brooder
C) Use dirty water
D) Overcrowd the brooder
  • 5. What should chicken feed primarily consist of?
A) Insects
B) Fruits
C) Vegetables
D) Grains
  • 6. What is the purpose of providing oyster shells to laying hens?
A) Promote feather growth
B) Improve meat flavor
C) Strengthen eggshells
D) Prevent diseases
  • 7. How often should a chicken coop be cleaned?
A) Monthly
B) Never
C) Yearly
D) Weekly
  • 8. What is 'pasting up' in chicks?
A) Limping
B) Eyes crusting over
C) Feathers falling out
D) Feces sticking to the vent
  • 9. What does 'broody' mean when referring to a hen?
A) Is sick
B) Is aggressive
C) Wants to hatch eggs
D) Is molting
  • 10. What is the best way to protect chickens from predators?
A) Offer them treats
B) Secure coop and run
C) Ignore potential threats
D) Leave them to roam freely
  • 11. At what age do chickens typically start laying eggs?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 months
D) 1 month
  • 12. What is molting?
A) Laying eggs
B) Shedding old feathers
C) Hatching chicks
D) Dust bathing
  • 13. What common garden vegetable is toxic to chickens?
A) Carrots
B) Tomatoes
C) Lettuce
D) Raw potatoes
  • 14. What is a rooster's primary role in a flock?
A) Clean the coop
B) Eat all the food
C) Protect the hens
D) Lay eggs
  • 15. How often should chickens have access to fresh water?
A) Only when it rains
B) Twice a week
C) Once a day
D) Always
  • 16. What is the best type of bedding for a chicken coop?
A) Hay
B) Plastic
C) Pine shavings
D) Dirt
  • 17. What is a common sign of chicken illness?
A) Laying more eggs
B) Lethargy
C) Eating more food
D) Increased activity
  • 18. Why do chickens need dust baths?
A) Control parasites
B) Stay warm
C) Get exercise
D) Attract mates
  • 19. What is the purpose of perches in a chicken coop?
A) Eating
B) Roosting
C) Laying eggs
D) Drinking
  • 20. What is a good source of protein for chickens?
A) Mealworms
B) Sand
C) Gravel
D) Wood chips
  • 21. How do you treat a chicken with a prolapsed vent?
A) Give it more calcium
B) Apply vinegar
C) Ignore it
D) Gently push back in and isolate
  • 22. What are common signs of mites on chickens?
A) Feather loss and itchy skin
B) Calm demeanor
C) Bright, glossy feathers
D) Increased egg production
  • 23. Which of the following is NOT a necessary component of a chicken coop?
A) Roost
B) Television
C) Nesting box
D) Ventilation
  • 24. How often should nesting boxes be cleaned?
A) Yearly
B) Regularly
C) Monthly
D) Never
  • 25. What is the danger of leaving eggs in the nest too long?
A) They hatch faster
B) They become more nutritious
C) Broodiness and egg eating
D) Nothing
  • 26. What is the best way to introduce new chickens to an existing flock?
A) Immediately put them together
B) Never introduce new chickens
C) Slow introduction with supervised visits
D) Confine them to the coop immediately
  • 27. What is a common cause of sour crop?
A) Crop impaction
B) Lack of water
C) Too much grit
D) Overexposure to sunlight
  • 28. What does it mean when a chicken is pecking another chicken?
A) Playing a game
B) Showing affection
C) Establishing pecking order or bullying
D) Helping them clean
  • 29. What type of lighting is best for encouraging egg production in winter?
A) LED
B) Incandescent
C) Black
D) UV
  • 30. What is wry neck in chickens?
A) A genetic mutation that makes their neck longer
B) An injury from fighting
C) Excessive preening
D) Twisted neck due to vitamin deficiency
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