Exploring the Chicken Life Cycle

What do chickens eat?

• Plants and animals

• Only grains

• Only seeds

• Only plants

What are adult male chickens called?

• Hens

• Roosters

• Chicks

• Cockrills

How do chickens contribute to our society?

• By flying

• By singing

• By providing meat and eggs

• By dancing

How long does it take for a chicken egg to hatch?

• 21 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 30 days

What is the first stage of a chicken's life cycle?

• Rooster

• Hen

• Egg

• Chick

What do chickens use to break the eggshell when hatching?

• Wings

• Egg tooth

• Beak

• Claws

What happens during molting?

• Chickens lay eggs

• Chickens grow new feathers

• Chickens sleep more

• Chickens eat more

What is the final stage of a chicken's life cycle?

• Adulthood

• Chick

• Egg

• Molting

How do mother hens communicate with their chicks?

• Through dancing

• Through singing

• By running

• While they are still in their eggs

Why are chickens important to our ecosystem?

• They can fly long distances

• They make beautiful pets

• They are not important

• They play a part in our natural ecosystem