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Quiz about Poultry 101
Quiz about Poultry 101

Poultry 101 Trivia Quiz


Test your knowledge of chickens.

A multiple-choice quiz by Buzby. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Buzby
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
327,296
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1602
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (9/10), Guest 173 (5/10), Guest 35 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these best describes a chicken's dietary habits? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these breeds is a true bantam (has no large fowl equivalent)? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Why do chickens need grit? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name given to an infected abscess sometimes found on the bottom of a chicken's foot? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Poland breed of chicken is best known for what? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A hen will only lay eggs if she is kept with a cock (rooster).


Question 7 of 10
7. What name is given to the parasitic mite that can live in the cracks and crevices of a hen house, coming out at dusk to feed on roosting birds? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the (usually) red, fleshy part on top of a chicken's head called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A hen that wants to sit on and incubate her eggs has 'gone broody'. Which of these breeds is least likely to go broody? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these breeds lays a blue/green egg? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these best describes a chicken's dietary habits?

Answer: Omnivorous

Chickens are omnivorous, eating both meat and vegetation. Among other things, they will eat worms, snails, insects, grass, leaves, plants, seeds and even small mice and lizards.
2. Which of these breeds is a true bantam (has no large fowl equivalent)?

Answer: Sebright

Other true bantams include Pekin, Belgian D'Anver, Barbu D'Uccles and Rosecomb.
3. Why do chickens need grit?

Answer: For digestion and egg production

Chickens need both soluble and insoluble grit. Insoluble grit goes into the gizzard to help break food down, soluble grit provides the bird with calcium for strong bones and good egg shells.
4. What is the name given to an infected abscess sometimes found on the bottom of a chicken's foot?

Answer: Bumblefoot

Bumblefoot usually presents itself as swelling on the bottom of the foot, often with a distinctive black 'core'. It is a bacterial infection which usually requires antibiotic treatment.
5. The Poland breed of chicken is best known for what?

Answer: A large crest on top of its head

Despite its name, the Poland chicken did not originate in Poland. It is more likely that the name refers to the poll (top of the head) from which the bird's impressive crest sprouts.
6. A hen will only lay eggs if she is kept with a cock (rooster).

Answer: False

Hens lay eggs whether or not a cock is present. However, eggs will not be fertile unless there is a cock bird.
7. What name is given to the parasitic mite that can live in the cracks and crevices of a hen house, coming out at dusk to feed on roosting birds?

Answer: Red mite

Lice live on the birds. They are small, yellowy brown creatures, usually found around the base of feathers near the vent.
Northern mite live on the birds themselves and are usually seen around the vent.
Scaly leg mite attack the bird's legs, causing the scales to lift and become crusty.
8. What is the (usually) red, fleshy part on top of a chicken's head called?

Answer: Comb

There are many different types of combs. Most combs are red and they are generally larger in cockerels than hens.
9. A hen that wants to sit on and incubate her eggs has 'gone broody'. Which of these breeds is least likely to go broody?

Answer: Ancona

The Ancona chicken is named after the province of Ancona in Italy. They are lively, active birds and good layers of white eggs. They very, very rarely go broody.
10. Which of these breeds lays a blue/green egg?

Answer: Cream legbar

The cream legbar is an auto sexing breed, which means they can be sexed from day old chicks.
Source: Author Buzby

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