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How to Care for Guineafowls - Exam
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  • 1. What is the primary purpose of raising Guineafowl?
A) Feather collection
B) Meat production
C) Egg production
D) Pest control and alarm system
  • 2. What is the ideal housing setup for Guineafowl?
A) Secure coop with roosting space
B) Aquarium
C) Open pasture
D) Bird cage
  • 3. What type of feed is suitable for Guineafowl chicks?
A) Cracked corn
B) Dog food
C) Game bird starter feed
D) Table scraps
  • 4. How old should Guineafowl chicks be before introducing them to the outside?
A) Immediately after hatching
B) 2 weeks
C) 6-8 weeks
D) 1 week
  • 5. What is the common term for a group of Guineafowl?
A) Herd
B) Flock
C) Confusion
D) Gaggle
  • 6. What is an important consideration when raising Guineafowl near neighbors?
A) Feather shedding
B) Manure odor
C) Noise level
D) Dust baths
  • 7. What is a common health problem affecting Guineafowl chicks?
A) Coccidiosis
B) Pasty butt
C) Fowl pox
D) Avian influenza
  • 8. What is the approximate incubation period for Guineafowl eggs?
A) 30-32 days
B) 26-28 days
C) 21-24 days
D) 18-21 days
  • 9. What do Guineafowl eat?
A) Only vegetables
B) Insects and seeds
C) Only fruits
D) Exclusively grains
  • 10. Why is it important to clip the wings of Guineafowl?
A) To prevent them from flying away
B) To make them easier to handle
C) To improve their appearance
D) To encourage them to lay more eggs
  • 11. How can you tell the difference between male and female Guineafowl?
A) Males have brighter colors
B) Females are larger
C) Males have larger helmets and wattles
D) Females have longer tails
  • 12. What is the typical lifespan of a Guineafowl?
A) 10-15 years
B) 2-5 years
C) 20-25 years
D) 5-10 years
  • 13. What type of bedding is suitable for Guineafowl coops?
A) Straw or wood shavings
B) Sand
C) Gravel
D) Hay
  • 14. What is a sign that Guineafowl are stressed?
A) Increased vocalization
B) Feather preening
C) Increased egg production
D) Decreased eating
  • 15. Why is biosecurity important when raising Guineafowl?
A) To prevent the spread of disease
B) To improve egg quality
C) To reduce noise levels
D) To increase growth rate
  • 16. What is a natural predator of Guineafowl?
A) Rabbit
B) Squirrel
C) Deer
D) Fox
  • 17. What is the average weight of a mature Guineafowl?
A) 4-6 pounds
B) 2-4 pounds
C) 6-8 pounds
D) 1-2 pounds
  • 18. How often should you clean the Guineafowl coop?
A) Never
B) Once a year
C) Regularly, as needed
D) Once a month
  • 19. What is an advantage of using Guineafowl for pest control?
A) They require minimal care
B) They are quiet and unobtrusive
C) They are easy to train
D) They eat ticks and other insects
  • 20. What is the recommended spacing between Guineafowl in a coop?
A) 0.5 square feet per bird
B) 4-5 square feet per bird
C) 2-3 square feet per bird
D) 1 square foot per bird
  • 21. What supplement is important for healthy Guineafowl?
A) Oil
B) Grit
C) Sugar
D) Salt
  • 22. Guineafowl eggs are generally what color?
A) Blue
B) Brown or Cream
C) White
D) Green
  • 23. What environmental condition can be detrimental to young Guineafowl?
A) Sunlight
B) Dampness
C) Dryness
D) Wind
  • 24. What is the primary reason to provide dust baths for Guineafowl?
A) Control parasites
B) Warmth
C) Hydration
D) Socialization
  • 25. What is a common sign of internal parasites in Guineafowl?
A) Improved feather condition
B) Increased appetite
C) Weight loss
D) Increased activity
  • 26. How should you introduce new Guineafowl to an existing flock?
A) Gradually, in a separate area
B) By smearing them with existing flock manure
C) At night, while they're sleeping
D) Immediately, mixed in with the flock
  • 27. What is the primary function of the casque (helmet) on a Guineafowl's head?
A) Sexual display
B) Protection
C) Hearing
D) Smelling
  • 28. What type of fencing is best for containing Guineafowl?
A) Electric fencing
B) No fencing
C) Low fencing
D) High fencing
  • 29. What is the best way to collect Guineafowl eggs if you want to hatch them?
A) Leave them in the nest to collect later
B) Collect daily and store in a cool, humid place.
C) Wash them thoroughly before storing
D) Freeze them immediately
  • 30. What is one disadvantage of raising Guineafowl?
A) High egg production
B) Loud vocalizations
C) Low maintenance
D) Docile temperament
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