Week 6 Quiz on chickens

Characteristics of an Australorp

• No egg-laying abilities and blue plumage
• Average egg-laying abilities and red plumage
• Excellent egg-laying abilities and black plumage with a greenish sheen
• Poor egg-laying abilities and white plumage

characteristics of an Rhode Island chicken

• Friendly, docile, good egg production, adaptable to various climates
• Unfriendly, aggressive, low egg production, only adaptable to warm climates
• Aggressive, high-strung, poor egg production, sensitive to climate changes
• Shy, timid, inconsistent egg production, only adaptable to cold climates

What does the term Pullet mean?

• Old male chicken
• Type of fish
• A type of flower
• Young female chicken

How long does an egg take to hatch?

• It depends on the type of egg, but generally ranges from 21 to 28 days.
• 30 to 35 days
• 10 to 14 days
• 3 to 5 days

What is a Cockerel?

• A young male chicken

• A female chicken
• A type of fish
• A breed of dog

What does the term Molt mean?

• Building a nest
• Growing new feathers
• Shedding feathers, skin, or an exoskeleton
• Hibernating for the winter

What does Broody mean in a hen?

• Broody means the hen is in a state of wanting to fly away
• Broody means the hen is in a state of wanting to eat a lot of food
• Broody means the hen is in a state of wanting to sit on eggs to hatch them.
• Broody means the hen is in a state of wanting to swim in water

What is the average life span of a chicken?

• 20 to 25 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 5 to 10 years

At what age to chickens start to lay?

• 18-24 weeks
• 30-36 weeks
• 5-8 weeks
• 10-12 weeks

At what age does a chicken go from Cockerel to Rooster?

• 3 months
• 2 years
• 1 year
• 6 months