Poultry quiz bowl ques ons and answers UPDATED NEW
2026
Why is carpe ng recommended for the top of a show bird table?
So the birds can stand properly
What are three requirements of chickens purchased for broiler produc on
Have light colored feathers, grow rapidly and fa en early
How does the infrared lamp ork?
It works like the sun. The infrared energy passes directly to the chicks from the lamp without
hea ng the air through which it passes
When grading dressed poultry, there are 5 defects to be considered. Name Them.
Discolora on, Bruises, Exposed Flesh, Pinfeathers, Freezing Defects
Two feed troughs each three feet long will feed how many chicks for the first two weeks?
100
When yellow shanked birds have bleached shanks it means the hen has been laying for at least
how many months?
Three
What is the proper temperature range for holding eggs at home?
40-50 degrees or 55 degrees
Name two of the dual purpose breeds listed in the publica on Buying Baby Chicks?
Rhode Island Reds, White Plymouth Rocks, New Hampshires, Barred Plymouth Rocks
What is meant by dual purpose breeds?
Breeds that produce both eggs and meat but neither as efficiently as breeds bred especially for
either egg or meat produc ons
A5er the chickens are 12 weeks old, one should provide one five foot feeder for each ____ Birds
25
, How many grades of dressed poultry are there?
Three
What is the temperature of an egg when laid?
104 Degrees F
According to the publica on "Buy by the dozen, compare by the pound, the egg contains how
many calories?
77
What is the weight of 1 dozen large eggs?
24 ounces or 1 1/2 pounds
How much floor space per bird is needed for chicks day old to four weeks?
1/2 square foot
What is the rela ve humidity that helps eggs hold their maximum quality?
70-80 percent
A Complete starter ra on for chicks should be fed to chicks during the first----- weeks
6-8 weeks
The starter ra on for chicks up to 6 to 8 weeks of age should have a minimum of________
percent protein
20%
Give the names of 3 of the 6 US Weight classes of eggs
Jumbo, Extra Large, Large, Medium, Small, Pewee
What dressed bird grade allows for missing parts such as a missing wing?
US Grade C
How many 5 gallon waterers should be provided for 100 chickens 12 weeks and older
2
A publica on giving a descrip on of all recognized poultry breeds is?
Standard of Perfec on
2026
Why is carpe ng recommended for the top of a show bird table?
So the birds can stand properly
What are three requirements of chickens purchased for broiler produc on
Have light colored feathers, grow rapidly and fa en early
How does the infrared lamp ork?
It works like the sun. The infrared energy passes directly to the chicks from the lamp without
hea ng the air through which it passes
When grading dressed poultry, there are 5 defects to be considered. Name Them.
Discolora on, Bruises, Exposed Flesh, Pinfeathers, Freezing Defects
Two feed troughs each three feet long will feed how many chicks for the first two weeks?
100
When yellow shanked birds have bleached shanks it means the hen has been laying for at least
how many months?
Three
What is the proper temperature range for holding eggs at home?
40-50 degrees or 55 degrees
Name two of the dual purpose breeds listed in the publica on Buying Baby Chicks?
Rhode Island Reds, White Plymouth Rocks, New Hampshires, Barred Plymouth Rocks
What is meant by dual purpose breeds?
Breeds that produce both eggs and meat but neither as efficiently as breeds bred especially for
either egg or meat produc ons
A5er the chickens are 12 weeks old, one should provide one five foot feeder for each ____ Birds
25
, How many grades of dressed poultry are there?
Three
What is the temperature of an egg when laid?
104 Degrees F
According to the publica on "Buy by the dozen, compare by the pound, the egg contains how
many calories?
77
What is the weight of 1 dozen large eggs?
24 ounces or 1 1/2 pounds
How much floor space per bird is needed for chicks day old to four weeks?
1/2 square foot
What is the rela ve humidity that helps eggs hold their maximum quality?
70-80 percent
A Complete starter ra on for chicks should be fed to chicks during the first----- weeks
6-8 weeks
The starter ra on for chicks up to 6 to 8 weeks of age should have a minimum of________
percent protein
20%
Give the names of 3 of the 6 US Weight classes of eggs
Jumbo, Extra Large, Large, Medium, Small, Pewee
What dressed bird grade allows for missing parts such as a missing wing?
US Grade C
How many 5 gallon waterers should be provided for 100 chickens 12 weeks and older
2
A publica on giving a descrip on of all recognized poultry breeds is?
Standard of Perfec on
