How to Care for Chickens
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for a chick brooder during the first week?
A) 105°F
B) 75°F
C) 85°F
D) 95°F
  • 2. What is the main purpose of grit for chickens?
A) Strengthens bones
B) Improves eggshell quality
C) Enhances feather growth
D) Aids digestion
  • 3. How much space should each adult chicken have in the coop?
A) 2 square feet
B) 1 square foot
C) 4 square feet
D) 8 square feet
  • 4. What is the best way to prevent coccidiosis in chicks?
A) Overcrowd the brooder
B) Use dirty water
C) Maintain a clean and dry brooder
D) Feed them moldy feed
  • 5. What should chicken feed primarily consist of?
A) Vegetables
B) Insects
C) Fruits
D) Grains
  • 6. What is the purpose of providing oyster shells to laying hens?
A) Strengthen eggshells
B) Prevent diseases
C) Promote feather growth
D) Improve meat flavor
  • 7. How often should a chicken coop be cleaned?
A) Never
B) Weekly
C) Monthly
D) Yearly
  • 8. What is 'pasting up' in chicks?
A) Feces sticking to the vent
B) Eyes crusting over
C) Limping
D) Feathers falling out
  • 9. What does 'broody' mean when referring to a hen?
A) Is molting
B) Wants to hatch eggs
C) Is sick
D) Is aggressive
  • 10. What is the best way to protect chickens from predators?
A) Leave them to roam freely
B) Offer them treats
C) Secure coop and run
D) Ignore potential threats
  • 11. At what age do chickens typically start laying eggs?
A) 2 months
B) 1 year
C) 6 months
D) 1 month
  • 12. What is molting?
A) Hatching chicks
B) Laying eggs
C) Shedding old feathers
D) Dust bathing
  • 13. What common garden vegetable is toxic to chickens?
A) Carrots
B) Lettuce
C) Tomatoes
D) Raw potatoes
  • 14. What is a rooster's primary role in a flock?
A) Clean the coop
B) Protect the hens
C) Eat all the food
D) Lay eggs
  • 15. How often should chickens have access to fresh water?
A) Always
B) Only when it rains
C) Twice a week
D) Once a day
  • 16. What is the best type of bedding for a chicken coop?
A) Plastic
B) Dirt
C) Pine shavings
D) Hay
  • 17. What is a common sign of chicken illness?
A) Eating more food
B) Increased activity
C) Laying more eggs
D) Lethargy
  • 18. Why do chickens need dust baths?
A) Attract mates
B) Stay warm
C) Get exercise
D) Control parasites
  • 19. What is the purpose of perches in a chicken coop?
A) Drinking
B) Roosting
C) Laying eggs
D) Eating
  • 20. What is a good source of protein for chickens?
A) Wood chips
B) Gravel
C) Sand
D) Mealworms
  • 21. How do you treat a chicken with a prolapsed vent?
A) Give it more calcium
B) Apply vinegar
C) Gently push back in and isolate
D) Ignore it
  • 22. What are common signs of mites on chickens?
A) Increased egg production
B) Feather loss and itchy skin
C) Bright, glossy feathers
D) Calm demeanor
  • 23. Which of the following is NOT a necessary component of a chicken coop?
A) Television
B) Roost
C) Ventilation
D) Nesting box
  • 24. How often should nesting boxes be cleaned?
A) Regularly
B) Never
C) Yearly
D) Monthly
  • 25. What is the danger of leaving eggs in the nest too long?
A) They hatch faster
B) Broodiness and egg eating
C) They become more nutritious
D) Nothing
  • 26. What is the best way to introduce new chickens to an existing flock?
A) Confine them to the coop immediately
B) Immediately put them together
C) Never introduce new chickens
D) Slow introduction with supervised visits
  • 27. What is a common cause of sour crop?
A) Too much grit
B) Overexposure to sunlight
C) Lack of water
D) Crop impaction
  • 28. What does it mean when a chicken is pecking another chicken?
A) Showing affection
B) Establishing pecking order or bullying
C) Helping them clean
D) Playing a game
  • 29. What type of lighting is best for encouraging egg production in winter?
A) Incandescent
B) Black
C) LED
D) UV
  • 30. What is wry neck in chickens?
A) Excessive preening
B) A genetic mutation that makes their neck longer
C) An injury from fighting
D) Twisted neck due to vitamin deficiency
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