Question 1

Dust baths _____.&#10;A)are part of the mating ritual&#10;B)keep feathers clean&#10;C)expose chickens to external parasites&#10;D)are used to establish the pecking order

Accepted Answer

Dust baths are used to help chickens keep their feathers clean. They work by allowing the chicken to roll around in dust or dirt, which helps to remove excess oil and dirt from their feathers. This helps to prevent matting and keeps the chicken's feathers in good condition. Dust baths do not have anything to do with the mating ritual, exposing chickens to external parasites, or establishing the pecking order.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about chickens is true?&#10;A)Hens need roosters to produce eggs.&#10;B)Pullets are young male chickens.&#10;C)Molting occurs in late summer.&#10;D)Hens that share nesting boxes are slower to begin laying eggs.

Accepted Answer

Molting in chickens typically occurs in late summer or early fall. This is a natural process where chickens lose their old feathers and grow new ones. It is not dependent on the presence of roosters, the gender of young chickens (pullets are actually young female chickens), or the sharing of nesting boxes.

Question 3

In colder months and during molting periods, chickens need more in their diets.&#10;A)protein&#10;B)fat&#10;C)carbohydrates&#10;D)roughage

Accepted Answer

Protein is necessary for the growth and repair of feathers, which is especially important during molting periods. Additionally, protein can help chickens maintain body heat in colder weather. While fat and carbohydrates may provide some energy, they are not essential for these specific needs. Roughage is important for digestion but does not directly address the needs of colder months or molting periods.

Question 4

Brooding lasts _____.&#10;A)an average of 3 to 4 weeks&#10;B)up to 24 hours&#10;C)between 36 and 72 hours&#10;D)no more than 7 days

Accepted Answer

Brooding typically lasts an average of 3 to 4 weeks, which is the duration during which a bird will incubate its eggs and care for its newly hatched chicks. Choices B, C, and D are all considerably shorter periods of time than the typical duration of brooding.

Question 5

Chickens can run as fast as miles per hour.&#10;A)9&#10;B)12&#10;C)16&#10;D)23

Accepted Answer

Chickens can run up to 9 miles per hour, showcasing their ability to move quickly when necessary.

Question 6

Ornamental chicken breeds are very popular as pet chickens because of their _____.&#10;A)egg-laying ability&#10;B)smaller size&#10;C)meat production&#10;D)aggressive personalities

Accepted Answer

Ornamental chicken breeds are not typically used as egg or meat producers, but rather as pets due to their unique or attractive appearance. Their smaller size also makes them a popular choice for backyard chicken keepers. They are not known for having aggressive personalities.

Question 7

Aspergillosis is a that attacks the respiratory tract.&#10;A)contagious viral infection&#10;B)fungal disease&#10;C)congenital abnormality&#10;D)bacterial infection

Accepted Answer

Aspergillosis is a fungal disease that affects the respiratory tract.

Question 8

Chickens use different sounds to communicate with each other.&#10;A)4&#10;B)10&#10;C)22&#10;D)30

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chickens use different sounds to communicate with...

Question 9

Unsexed chicks purchased when they are a week old are referred to as a _____.&#10;A)full route&#10;B)traditional course&#10;C)straight run&#10;D)fair track

Accepted Answer

Unsexed chicks purchased when they are a week old are referred to as straight run, meaning they have not yet been sorted by gender. A, B, and D are not relevant terms for this scenario.

Question 10

Which of the following human foods can be fed to chickens?&#10;A)onions&#10;B)avocado skins&#10;C)apple seeds&#10;D)meat scraps

Accepted Answer

Meat scraps are a good source of protein for chickens and can be fed to them in small quantities. However, onions, avocado skins, and apple seeds are all toxic to chickens and should not be fed to them.

Deck 22: Backyard Chickens