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Quiz about Those Cute Fluffy Turkeys
Quiz about Those Cute Fluffy Turkeys

Those Cute Fluffy Turkeys! Trivia Quiz


A turkey's brain is about the size of a walnut, and it is said that it has fewer brain cells than a cockroach. Oh - but they are so cute and fluffy - when they are little!

A multiple-choice quiz by ponycargirl. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ponycargirl
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
358,792
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
913
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (5/10), Guest 73 (4/10), Baldfroggie (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What are baby turkeys called? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What color are turkey eggs? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Once the turkey eggs have been laid, about how long does it take for them to hatch? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How can you tell if a baby turkey is happy? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What are turkeys called when they reach the age of sixteen weeks? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Baby turkeys like to be clean and dry. What is an appropriate bedding for them? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Baby turkeys will literally starve to death in front of a full feeder.


Question 8 of 10
8. Baby turkeys like shiny colored marbles in their food.


Question 9 of 10
9. A baby turkey should NEVER be given cold water.


Question 10 of 10
10. Which would NOT be a term for a group of turkeys? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What are baby turkeys called?

Answer: Poults

Cheepers are baby quails, keets are baby guineas, and cygnets are baby swans. A male turkey is called a tom or a gobbler, and a female turkey is a hen. The wild turkey is the only poultry native to North America, and modern domesticated turkeys are descended from them. While wild turkeys can fly, domesticated turkeys cannot.
2. What color are turkey eggs?

Answer: Tan with brown specks

Turkey hens will lay eggs without a mate, however, the eggs will not be fertile and they will not hatch. Most people say that there is no difference in taste between a turkey egg and a chicken egg, but most turkey eggs are used to produce more birds.
3. Once the turkey eggs have been laid, about how long does it take for them to hatch?

Answer: 28 days

If the eggs are being incubated, it is best to stop turning them on Day 25. When the eggs are no longer turned, a humidity sponge is added; at this time eggs require constant temperature and humidity. Natural incubation tends to produce turkeys that are stronger; however, it is likely that more babies will be lost when the hen steps on them or they get chilled.
4. How can you tell if a baby turkey is happy?

Answer: It will be fairly quiet.

If the baby turkey is cold or ill they will cheep. You may think that the only noise an adult turkey will make is the gobble, but turkeys have sounds that are associated with contentment, movement, distress, alarm, and bringing attention to themselves.
5. What are turkeys called when they reach the age of sixteen weeks?

Answer: Fryer

From one day of age until five weeks of age, baby turkeys are brooding. During the next stage of life, turkeys grow until they reach their desired market weight. A five to seven month old turkey is called a young roaster, a yearling is a year old, and any turkey fifteen months or older is called mature.
6. Baby turkeys like to be clean and dry. What is an appropriate bedding for them?

Answer: Pine shavings

Cedar shavings are never used because the oils can irritate their little legs and feet. Newspaper can get wet and slick and cause leg problems. If there are no pine shavings, then rice hulls will work. When the babies are about three weeks old, clean, fresh sand can be added to their box.
7. Baby turkeys will literally starve to death in front of a full feeder.

Answer: True

Baby turkeys absorb the yoke of the egg when they hatch, so they may live four or five days without food or water. "Starving out" is a common problem with turkeys. They need to be watched continuously after hatching. It is important to watch out for the ones who get pushed away or might be shy about eating.
8. Baby turkeys like shiny colored marbles in their food.

Answer: True

A recommendation to prevent "starving out" in turkeys is to add shiny colored marbles in their food and water. It brings their attention to the food, because they have terrible eyesight for the first week or so of life. One tip to help with this problem is to hatch some chicken eggs with the turkey eggs.

They will hatch a bit earlier, and will know how to eat by the time the turkey eggs hatch. Then the baby turkeys will follow the chickens around, and learn how to eat and drink from them.
9. A baby turkey should NEVER be given cold water.

Answer: True

Because birds drink to cool themselves, cold water may kill them if they drink too much and cool off too fast. It is best that the water be lukewarm, and fresh; clean water should be available to baby turkeys at all times. If the babies begin to drink a lot of water, it may be an indication that the temperature in the brood needs to be lowered.
10. Which would NOT be a term for a group of turkeys?

Answer: Litter

There are lots of names for groups of turkeys including rafter, brood, gang, herd, flock, dole, dule, mob, muster, school, flock, and crop. Turkeys are social animals. They enjoy the company of other creatures, including humans, and love having their feathers stroked. They can easily be taught to eat out of one's hand, and will come when they are called.
Source: Author ponycargirl

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