Chicken & five freedoms quiz

How can farmers improve poutlry welfare on their farms?

• By providing adequate space, nutrition, clean conditions, outdoor access, and health monitoring.

• Using only controlled enviroments with the perfect temperature, sound and light conditions.

• Feeding only high quality grain-based diets.

• Reducing the number of birds on the farm.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Freedoms?

• Freedom from hunger and thirst

• Freedom from discomfort

• Freedom to roam freely in nature

• Freedom from pain, injury, and disease

What does the Freedom from discomfort ensure for animals?

• They have enough food, going hungry in uncomfortable

• They have a sheltered & restful environement

• They can socialize with other animals

• They can migrate, being stuck in one place makes animals restless

In chicken production, what is a common method to ensure the Freedom from hunger and thirst?

• Use contaminated water sources for drinking.
• Provide unlimated food of all kinds to provide variety in the diet

• Provide only dry feed without water access.
• Ensure constant access to clean water and a balanced diet.

Which of the following practices would support the Freedom from pain, injury, and disease in chickens?

• Regular health check-ups and vaccinations

• Keeping chickens in overcrowded conditions to stay warm

• Only feeding organic feed to avoid diseases

• Giving chickens a high protien diet

Why is the Freedom to express normal behavior important for chickens?

• It prevents them from getting bored and going crazy

• It helps them grow and develop faster

• It reduces the need for medical care

• Ensures chickens are mentally stimulated and happy

Which type of chicken farming is often criticized for not providing the Five Freedoms adequately?

• Intensive chicken farming
• Backyard chicken farming
• Organic chicken farming
• Free-range chicken farming

How can consumers help improve chicken welfare?

• By choosing to buy humane products

• By ignoring animal welfare issues altogether.
• By only purchasing frozen chicken products.
• By going to farms and yelling at people

Which practice can help ensure the Freedom from fear and distress in chickens?

• Providing a quiet and stable environment

• Allowing chickens to roam freely in nature

• Feeding chickens a high-protein diet

• Keeping chickens in isolated cages

Why is it important to monitor the health of chickens regularly?

• To ensure they are growing at the fastest rate possible

• To prevent the spread of diseases and maintain welfare

• To reduce the cost of feed and other resources

• To increase the number of eggs produced