Life Cycle and Development of Chickens

The video explores the life cycle of a chicken, starting from the egg stage to maturity. It introduces key vocabulary such as albumin, embryo, and yolk, and explains the fertilization process and egg care by hens. The development of the embryo inside the egg is detailed, including the role of oxygen and nutrients. The hatching process is described, followed by the growth of chicks into adult chickens. The video concludes with discussion questions to reflect on the learning material.

What is the main topic of the read aloud?

• The life cycle of a tree

• The life cycle of a chicken

• The seasonal cycle

• The life cycle of a flowering plant

Which bird is considered the closest living relative to the Tyrannosaurus Rex?

• Chicken

• Sparrow

• Eagle

• Ostrich

What is the outer layer of an egg called?

• Embryo

• Eggshell

• Albumin

• Yolk

What must happen for an egg to develop into a chick?

• The egg must be exposed to sunlight

• The egg must be cracked open

• The egg must be fertilized by a rooster

• The egg must be kept in water

How does oxygen enter the egg to support the growing embryo?

• Through the hen's feathers

• Through pores in the eggshell

• Through the albumin

• Through the yolk

What is the first part of the chick to develop inside the egg?

• Legs

• Nervous system

• Beak

• Feathers

What does a chick use to break out of its shell?

• Its egg tooth

• Its wings

• Its beak

• Its claws

How long does it take for a chick to hatch after the egg is laid?

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 21 days

• 30 days

What is a young female chicken called before it becomes a hen?

• Hen

• Rooster

• Chick

• Pullet

At what age do roosters typically begin to fertilize eggs?

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 2 years

• 1 year