Question 1

In colder months and during molting periods, chickens need more in their diets.

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) fat 
C) carbohydrates 
D) roughage 
A) protein 
B) fat 
C) carbohydrates 
D) roughage A

Question 2

Ornamental chicken breeds are very popular as pet chickens because of their _____.

Accepted Answer

A) egg-laying ability 
B) smaller size 
C) meat production 
D) aggressive personalities 
A) egg-laying ability 
B) smaller size 
C) meat production 
D) aggressive personalities B

Question 3

Chickens use different sounds to communicate with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 10 
C) 22 
D) 30 
A) 4 
B) 10 
C) 22 
D) 30 D

Question 4

Aspergillosis is a that attacks the respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

A) contagious viral infection 
B) fungal disease 
C) congenital abnormality 
D) bacterial infection 
A) contagious viral infection 
B) fungal disease 
C) congenital abnormality 
D) bacterial infection

Question 5

Brooding lasts _____.

Accepted Answer

A) an average of 3 to 4 weeks 
B) up to 24 hours 
C) between 36 and 72 hours 
D) no more than 7 days 
A) an average of 3 to 4 weeks 
B) up to 24 hours 
C) between 36 and 72 hours 
D) no more than 7 days

Question 6

Dust baths _____.

Accepted Answer

A) are part of the mating ritual 
B) keep feathers clean 
C) expose chickens to external parasites 
D) are used to establish the pecking order 
A) are part of the mating ritual 
B) keep feathers clean 
C) expose chickens to external parasites 
D) are used to establish the pecking order

Question 7

Which of the following human foods can be fed to chickens?

Accepted Answer

A) onions 
B) avocado skins 
C) apple seeds 
D) meat scraps 
A) onions 
B) avocado skins 
C) apple seeds 
D) meat scraps

Question 8

Unsexed chicks purchased when they are a week old are referred to as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) full route 
B) traditional course 
C) straight run 
D) fair track 
A) full route 
B) traditional course 
C) straight run 
D) fair track

Question 9

Chickens can run as fast as miles per hour.

Accepted Answer

A) 9 
B) 12 
C) 16 
D) 23 
A) 9 
B) 12 
C) 16 
D) 23

Question 10

Which of the following statements about chickens is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Hens need roosters to produce eggs. 
B) Pullets are young male chickens. 
C) Molting occurs in late summer. 
D) Hens that share nesting boxes are slower to begin laying eggs. 
A) Hens need roosters to produce eggs. 
B) Pullets are young male chickens. 
C) Molting occurs in late summer. 
D) Hens that share nesting boxes are slower to begin laying eggs.

In colder months and during molting periods, chickens need more in their diets.

Ornamental chicken breeds are very popular as pet chickens because of their _____.

Chickens use different sounds to communicate with each other.

Aspergillosis is a that attacks the respiratory tract.

Brooding lasts _____.

Dust baths _____.

Which of the following human foods can be fed to chickens?

Unsexed chicks purchased when they are a week old are referred to as a _____.

Chickens can run as fast as miles per hour.

Which of the following statements about chickens is true?

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Exam 22: Backyard Chickens

In colder months and during molting periods, chickens need more in their diets.

Ornamental chicken breeds are very popular as pet chickens because of their _____.

Chickens use different sounds to communicate with each other.

Aspergillosis is a that attacks the respiratory tract.

Brooding lasts _____.

Dust baths _____.

Which of the following human foods can be fed to chickens?

Unsexed chicks purchased when they are a week old are referred to as a _____.

Chickens can run as fast as miles per hour.

Which of the following statements about chickens is true?

Introduction to Exotic Animals

Zoonotic Disease

Introduction to Small Mammals

Ferrets

Rabbits

Guinea Pigs

Chinchillas

Hedgehogs

Degus

Hamsters and Gerbils

Rats and Mice

Short-Tailed Opposums

Sugar Gliders

Avian

Reptiles

Amphibians

Scorpions

Tarantulas

Hermit Crabs

Alpacas and Llamas

Miniature Pigs

Filters