Chicken Quiz – Test What You Know

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for a chicken?

• Gallus gallus
• Gallus domesticus
• Gallus gallus domesticus
• Gallus lupus

What color are the earlobes of a chicken?

• White
• Blue
• Red
• Yellow

Where do chickens live?

• Africa
• Australia
• North America
• Everywhere

What is the average weight of a full grown chicken?

• 1-2 lbs
• 3-4 lbs
• 5-6 lbs
• 7-8 lbs

What is the average lifespan of a chicken?

• 2-4 years
• 6-7 years
• 5-10 years
• 11-13 years

What is the average size of a chicken egg?

• Small
• Medium
• Large
• Extra Large

What is the average number of eggs a chicken can lay in a year?

• 10-20
• 21-30
• 31-50
• 51-81

What is the average weight of a chicken egg?

• 1-2 oz
• 30 g
• 5-6 oz
• 7-8 g

What is the average weight of a male chicken?

• 1-2 lbs
• 3-4 lbs
• 5-6 lbs
• 4-8 lbs

What is the average weight of a female chicken?

• 1-2 lbs
• 3-4 lbs
• 5-6 lbs
• 7-8 lbs

What type of food do chickens eat?

• Fruit and vegetables
• Insects and worms
• Grains and seeds
• All of the above

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

• 3-4 days
• 5-6 days
• 7-8 days
• 9-10 days

What is the top speed that a chicken can run at?

• 1-2 mph
• 3-4 mph
• 5-6 mph
• 7-8 mph

What is the average wingspan of a chicken?

• 1-2 feet
• 3-4 feet
• 5-6 feet
• 7-8 feet

What type of habitat do chickens prefer?

• Forests
• Grasslands
• Deserts
• Farmlands