Quiz on Chickens

Chickens are a ____________ bird.

• mean

• domestic

• dinosaur

• exotic

Where can chickens be found?

• Only in cold climates

• Only on islands

• Nearly every continent

• Only in forests

What are chickens raised for?

• Wool or milk

• Pets or racing

• Meat or eggs

• Honey or silk

How long can a chicken live?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What are male chickens called?

• Hens

• Chicks

• Roosters

• Gizzards

At what age can a female chicken start laying eggs?

• 3 months old

• 6 months old

• 9 months old

• 12 months old

What do chickens use to help grind their food since they don't have teeth?

• Beak

• Claws

• Gizzard

• Feathers

Which of the following can a chicken not eat?

• Insects

• Seeds

• Chocolate

• Fruit

What are some of the natural enemies of chickens?

• Cats, dogs, and cows

• Raccoons, raptors like hawks and owls, and skunks

• Elephants, lions, and giraffes

• Fish, birds, and insects

What do chickens do when the sun sets?

• They fly away

• They hunt for food

• They roost or sit off the ground

• They swim in water