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