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Hens for Kids Trivia Quiz

There are many breeds of hens, and they come in all colours. Not only can they be found on farms, but also in back gardens. Let's see what you know about them.

A multiple-choice quiz by Leeasa. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Leeasa

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
346,770

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
958

Last 3 plays: Guest 32 (10/10), Guest 73 (1/10), Guest 206 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are baby hens called? Hint

chicks

kittens

puppies

cubs

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Question 2 of 10

2. In a back garden, where would your hen sleep? Hint

dustbin

compost heap

pond

coop

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Question 3 of 10

3. How often do hens lay eggs? Hint

monthly

weekly

daily

fortnightly

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many wings does a hen have?
Hint

two

one

none

three

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why would a hen lay an egg with no shell? Hint

lack of potassium

lack of oxygen

lack of calcium

lack of nitrogen

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a moult? Hint

beak loss

weight loss

feather loss

toe loss

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the "Pecking Order"? Hint

The way hens work out who is the youngest hen

The way hens work out who is the nastiest hen

The way hens work out who is the prettiest hen

The way hens work out who is the top hen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where is a hen's crown? Hint

head

wings

feet

beak

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Question 9 of 10

9. What noises do hens make? Hint

bark

yap

moo

cluck

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Question 10 of 10

10. What can straw, paper, and tree bark be used for if you have hens? Hint

decoration

food

bed

toys

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are baby hens called?

Answer: chicks

Baby hens are called chicks. They are often yellow in colour and feel very fluffy.

2. In a back garden, where would your hen sleep?

Answer: coop

Hens sleep in a coop. These are usually made from wood, and chicken wire. There is room for them to roam, and a place for them to sleep.

3. How often do hens lay eggs?

Answer: daily

Laying hens will lay daily. They like to do this in private.

4. How many wings does a hen have?

Answer: two

Hens have two wings. They can fly, but not very high. To make sure your hen doesn't escape you can clip a wing.

5. Why would a hen lay an egg with no shell?

Answer: lack of calcium

Hens need a lot of calcium in their diet. If their calcium intake is inadequate, the result is a shell-less egg.

6. What is a moult?

Answer: feather loss

A moult is when the hen will lose most of her feathers. This can happen in the autumn and when in moult egg laying can stop.

7. What is the "Pecking Order"?

Answer: The way hens work out who is the top hen

When a new hen is introduced into the flock, they will chase and peck the newest member. This is done to establish the "Pecking Order" as there is always a boss.

8. Where is a hen's crown?

Answer: head

A hen's crown is located on its head. In a healthy hen this is usually red in colour.

9. What noises do hens make?

Answer: cluck

Hens cluck, especially when they are fed. They will also cluck at strange noises they hear.

10. What can straw, paper, and tree bark be used for if you have hens?

Answer: bed

Straw, shredded paper, sawdust and treebark can be utilised as bedding for their bedding. They can also be used in the nesting box. It is particularly important to keep hens warm in the winter.

Source: Author Leeasa

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