4H Poultry Showmanship Test Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
What and where are the covert feathers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small
feathers on wing, fill in spaces.
What is the function of the comb and wattles on chickens? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sex differentiation, identification, and thermoregulation
Where is the axial feather found and how many do chickens have? -
CORRECT ANSWER-On wings between primary and secondary flights, one
on each wing.
For what disease must all birds going to shows of our state be tested for? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Salmonella pullorum
How is Salmonella pullorum spread or transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Through the egg, either by organisms from the ovary or from shell
contamination from contact with manure in the nest box.
What are basic signs of good health in chickens? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Alert, active, clear eyes, good manure consistency, and free from external
parasites.
, How often should poultry flocks that are allowed access to outside for
roaming or grazing be de-wormed? - CORRECT ANSWER-As often as
needed, but at least twice a year, spring and fall.
For what disease of poultry should small flock owners be particularly aware
of that can cause high mortality and be of great concern to commercial
poultry growers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Avian influenza.
If you saw a lot of manure staining on feathers just below the vent, what
health related problem of your bird should you suspect? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Diarrhea.
Why is the problem described in #45 of concern and how can it be treated?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Diarrhea can lead to dehydration and possible
death. One needs to rehydrate the bird by providing electrolytes and water
and then determine why the bird had diarrhea in the first place and treat
that. A high lord of worms, coccidiosis, or bacterial infection of the gut can
often lead to diarrhea.
Sometimes in breeding flocks feather loss is noticed on the lower back and
the back of the head of some females. What is the cause of this? -
CORRECT ANSWER-When breeding, the males stand on the back of the
females, and hold onto the feathers on the back of the head with their beak,
causing loss of feathers in those areas.
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
What and where are the covert feathers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small
feathers on wing, fill in spaces.
What is the function of the comb and wattles on chickens? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sex differentiation, identification, and thermoregulation
Where is the axial feather found and how many do chickens have? -
CORRECT ANSWER-On wings between primary and secondary flights, one
on each wing.
For what disease must all birds going to shows of our state be tested for? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Salmonella pullorum
How is Salmonella pullorum spread or transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Through the egg, either by organisms from the ovary or from shell
contamination from contact with manure in the nest box.
What are basic signs of good health in chickens? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Alert, active, clear eyes, good manure consistency, and free from external
parasites.
, How often should poultry flocks that are allowed access to outside for
roaming or grazing be de-wormed? - CORRECT ANSWER-As often as
needed, but at least twice a year, spring and fall.
For what disease of poultry should small flock owners be particularly aware
of that can cause high mortality and be of great concern to commercial
poultry growers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Avian influenza.
If you saw a lot of manure staining on feathers just below the vent, what
health related problem of your bird should you suspect? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Diarrhea.
Why is the problem described in #45 of concern and how can it be treated?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Diarrhea can lead to dehydration and possible
death. One needs to rehydrate the bird by providing electrolytes and water
and then determine why the bird had diarrhea in the first place and treat
that. A high lord of worms, coccidiosis, or bacterial infection of the gut can
often lead to diarrhea.
Sometimes in breeding flocks feather loss is noticed on the lower back and
the back of the head of some females. What is the cause of this? -
CORRECT ANSWER-When breeding, the males stand on the back of the
females, and hold onto the feathers on the back of the head with their beak,
causing loss of feathers in those areas.
