Caring for Your Chicks Quiz

What is the first thing you should give to chicks when you bring them home?

• Food

• Warm water

• Bedding

• Toys

What is the recommended temperature range for the brooder during the first week?

• 70 to 75 degrees

• 80 to 85 degrees

• 90 to 95 degrees

• 100 to 105 degrees

By how many degrees should you lower the brooder temperature each week after the first week?

• 2 degrees

• 3 degrees

• 5 degrees

• 10 degrees

How much space should each chick have in the brooder?

• One square foot

• Half a square foot

• A quarter of a square foot

• Two square feet

What should you do if your chicks seem weak or tired when you get them?

• Give them cold water

• Mix two tablespoons of sugar into a quart of warm water

• Increase the brooder temperature to 100 degrees

• Give them extra bedding

Where should you place the chick feed to help them start eating?

• In a deep bowl

• On a small flat surface, like a container lid

• Directly on the bedding

• In a hanging feeder

Why is it important to give chicks enough room to move around in the brooder?

• So they can play with toys

• To help them get away from the heat lamp if they need to

• To allow them to fly

• To make cleaning easier

What should chicks have access to at all times?

• Toys and bedding

• Food and water

• A heat lamp and a fan

• A mirror and a perch

What is the final temperature you should aim for in the brooder as the chicks grow?

• 60 degrees

• 65 degrees

• 70 degrees

• 75 degrees

Why should chick feed be placed on a small flat surface?

• To make it easier for them to find the food

• To keep the food warm

• To prevent the food from getting wet

• To make it easier to clean