How to Raise Turkeys
  • 1. What is the ideal brooding temperature for turkey poults in their first week?
A) 70-75°F
B) 95-100°F
C) 60-65°F
D) 80-85°F
  • 2. What is the most common breed of commercially raised turkey?
A) Bourbon Red
B) Broad Breasted White
C) Narragansett
D) Black Spanish
  • 3. Why is it important to provide grit to turkeys?
A) Provides calcium
B) Keeps them entertained
C) Boosts their immune system
D) Aids digestion
  • 4. What is 'poults' referring to?
A) Castrated male turkeys
B) Adult male turkeys
C) Baby turkeys
D) Adult female turkeys
  • 5. What should be done to prevent cannibalism in turkeys?
A) Remove all toys
B) Provide adequate space
C) Keep them in the dark
D) Restrict their food intake
  • 6. What is a common health concern in turkeys that can be caused by unsanitary conditions?
A) Blackhead
B) Bird Flu
C) Common Cold
D) Pneumonia
  • 7. At what age do turkeys typically reach market weight?
A) 2-3 weeks
B) 4-6 weeks
C) 14-20 weeks
D) 24-28 weeks
  • 8. What is the best type of flooring for a turkey brooding pen?
A) Wire mesh
B) Concrete
C) Dry wood shavings
D) Dirt
  • 9. What is the purpose of a 'turkey saddle'?
A) Identify the turkey's owner
B) Train the turkey
C) Protect the hen's back from mating
D) Keep the turkey warm
  • 10. What is the primary component of a good turkey diet?
A) High-protein feed
B) Table scraps
C) Grass
D) Corn
  • 11. What is the function of a snood on a turkey?
A) Display and communication
B) Navigation
C) Sense of smell
D) Hearing
  • 12. What is the best way to introduce new turkeys to an existing flock?
A) Isolate them permanently
B) Quarantine and gradual introduction
C) Immediately release them
D) Spray them with water
  • 13. What vitamin is most important for turkey poults early development?
A) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D
  • 14. Which predator is most likely to hunt adult turkeys?
A) Coyotes
B) Rabbits
C) Earthworms
D) Squirrels
  • 15. What does 'range rearing' refer to?
A) Feeding turkeys only grass
B) Allowing turkeys to roam freely
C) Raising turkeys indoors
D) Keeping turkeys in cages
  • 16. What is the best method for cleaning a turkey pen?
A) Burn the pen
B) Never clean the pen
C) Use harsh chemicals
D) Remove soiled bedding regularly
  • 17. How often should water be changed for turkeys?
A) Only when empty
B) Weekly
C) Monthly
D) Daily
  • 18. What is the purpose of adding probiotics to turkey feed?
A) Increase egg production
B) Improve gut health
C) Enhance feather growth
D) Improve meat flavor
  • 19. What is the best way to control rodents in a turkey farm?
A) Release cats
B) Integrated pest management
C) Use poison indiscriminately
D) Ignore them
  • 20. What is the most common cause of leg problems in fast-growing turkeys?
A) Vitamin deficiency
B) Rapid weight gain
C) Cold weather
D) Lack of exercise
  • 21. How much space should each turkey poult have in the brooder?
A) 0.5 square feet
B) 5-10 square feet
C) 1-4 square feet
D) 10+ square feet
  • 22. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy turkey?
A) Loss of appetite
B) Lethargy
C) Dull eyes and ruffled feathers
D) Bright eyes and clean feathers
  • 23. What is the gestation period for turkeys?
A) 28 days
B) 35 days
C) 21 days
D) 42 days
  • 24. Why is biosecurity important when raising turkeys?
A) Prevent disease outbreaks
B) Reduce feed costs
C) Improve egg quality
D) Increase meat production
  • 25. What is the ideal humidity level for a turkey brooder?
A) 50-70%
B) 20-30%
C) 0-10%
D) 80-90%
  • 26. What is the term for a castrated male turkey?
A) Poult
B) Tom
C) Capon
D) Hen
  • 27. What is the best way to transport turkeys?
A) Loose in a truck bed
B) In well-ventilated crates
C) Tied together by their feet
D) In sealed containers
  • 28. What is an important factor to consider when choosing a turkey breed?
A) Feather color
B) How loudly they gobble
C) Growth rate and meat yield
D) Ability to fly
  • 29. What is a good source of calcium for laying turkeys?
A) Gravel
B) Oyster shells
C) Sand
D) Wood chips
  • 30. What does the term 'brooding' mean in the context of raising turkeys?
A) Incubating eggs
B) Providing warmth for young poults
C) Preparing turkeys for slaughter
D) Selecting breeding stock
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