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