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