Private Life of Chickens

How many species of birds are there on the planet?

• Exactly 8,000

• Around 5,000

• Nearly 20,000

• More than 10,000

How many breeds of domestic chicken have humans created?

• Around 300

• Less than 100

• Exactly 150

• More than 200

What is the primary reason chickens were domesticated?

• For their ability to fly

• For companionship

• For their meat and eggs

• For their feathers

What do chickens use to communicate and avoid predators?

• Dance

• Singing

• Alarm calls

• Silence

What can chickens do that was tested by students?

• Discriminate between shapes

• Fly long distances

• Sing in harmony

• Play basketball

What did a mother hen do to correct her chicks' behavior?

• She ignored them

• She left them alone

• She called them away from the wrong food

• She taught them to fly

What is unique about chickens' vision?

• They have 360-degree vision

• They are colorblind

• They can see in complete darkness

• Their left and right eyes can act independently

What did chickens originally avoid by staying under cover?

• Humans

• Sunlight

• Rain

• Predators

How do chickens react to stuffed predators?

• They run away

• They attack it

• They become friends with it

• They ignore it

What happens to a chicken's claws if they are not properly maintained?

• They fall off

• They glow in the dark

• They turn blue

• They can grow too long and cause issues