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How to Raise Chickens - Quiz
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for a brooder during the first week?
A) 70 degrees Fahrenheit
B) 95 degrees Fahrenheit
C) 80 degrees Fahrenheit
D) 105 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 2. What is 'chick starter' feed primarily composed of?
A) High carbohydrate content
B) High protein content
C) Crushed oyster shells
D) Gravel and grit
  • 3. At what age can chicks usually be introduced to the coop?
A) 6-8 weeks
B) 12 weeks
C) 2 weeks
D) 4 weeks
  • 4. What is the purpose of grit for chickens?
A) Strengthens bones
B) Provides calcium
C) Keeps them warm
D) Aids in digestion
  • 5. How much space should each chicken have in the coop?
A) 1 square foot
B) 2 square feet
C) 6 square feet
D) 4 square feet
  • 6. What is the ideal ratio of hens to roosters?
A) 2 hens per rooster
B) 1 hen per rooster
C) 5 hens per rooster
D) 10 hens per rooster
  • 7. What is a common sign of coccidiosis in chicks?
A) Bloody droppings
B) Increased appetite
C) Bright eyes
D) Rapid growth
  • 8. What material is best for coop bedding?
A) Pine shavings
B) Dirt
C) Sand
D) Hay
  • 9. What is the average incubation period for chicken eggs?
A) 28 days
B) 14 days
C) 35 days
D) 21 days
  • 10. What is 'dust bathing' for chickens?
A) A natural cleaning behavior
B) A method to cool down
C) A mating ritual
D) A sign of illness
  • 11. What supplement is good for shell strength?
A) Sunflower seeds
B) Oyster shells
C) Vitamin D
D) Grit
  • 12. What is a common predator of chickens?
A) Fox
B) Squirrel
C) Rabbit
D) Deer
  • 13. How often should a chicken coop be cleaned?
A) Once a month
B) Once a year
C) Regularly, as needed
D) Never
  • 14. What does 'pecking order' refer to?
A) Social hierarchy
B) Egg laying frequency
C) Rooster crowing pattern
D) Breed characteristics
  • 15. What is the purpose of nesting boxes?
A) For sleeping
B) For dust bathing
C) For laying eggs
D) For eating
  • 16. What is a common sign of external parasites like mites?
A) Increased egg production
B) Calm behavior
C) Weight gain
D) Feather loss
  • 17. Why is fresh water important for chickens?
A) Essential for hydration and health
B) To keep the coop clean
C) Unnecessary if they eat greens
D) Only important in hot weather
  • 18. What should you do if a chicken is being bullied?
A) Separate the chicken
B) Ignore it
C) Punish the bully
D) Apply ointment to the victim
  • 19. What is a good source of entertainment for chickens?
A) Mirrors
B) Loud music
C) Bright lights
D) Scratch grains
  • 20. How often do hens typically lay eggs?
A) Daily
B) Monthly
C) Weekly
D) Varies by breed and individual
  • 21. Which of the following is a dual-purpose chicken breed?
A) Rhode Island Red
B) Cornish
C) Leghorn
D) Silkie
  • 22. What does 'broody' mean in relation to hens?
A) Actively mating
B) Wants to hatch eggs
C) Ill with a cold
D) Laying many eggs
  • 23. How can you discourage a hen from being broody?
A) Give her more eggs
B) Collect eggs frequently
C) Lower the coop temperature
D) Isolate her in a dark place
  • 24. What is the purpose of a chicken tractor?
A) Waterer for chickens
B) Feeder for chickens
C) Chicken powered vehicle
D) Moveable coop
  • 25. What is a common symptom of avian influenza?
A) Weight gain
B) Increased activity
C) Sudden death
D) Increased egg production
  • 26. What should you do with chicken manure?
A) Spread it raw on the garden
B) Burn it
C) Compost it for fertilizer
D) Throw it away
  • 27. What is the minimum height recommended for chicken fencing?
A) 6 inches
B) 4 feet
C) 2 feet
D) 1 foot
  • 28. What is candling eggs?
A) Eating raw eggs
B) Cleaning eggs
C) Dying eggs
D) Checking egg fertility
  • 29. What does providing chickens with shade prevent?
A) Egg laying
B) Heat stroke
C) Feather growth
D) Weight gain
  • 30. What is a good source of calcium for laying hens?
A) Pine shavings
B) Sand
C) Grit
D) Crushed oyster shells
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