Written by Rebecca Bales — Published: February 9, 2023
Share this on:
How to Add Us to Google News
How to Play:
Pay close attention to the image and captions provided to help you
figure out the answer.
Welcome to the chicken quiz! Test your knowledge and what you know about these interesting creatures! Dive deep into your brain and remember the facts. Chickens are actually living descendants of dinosaurs and they aren’t completely flightless. What else do you know?
Chickens are social creatures and live together as a flock in a distinctive hierarchy or what is also known as a “pecking order.” They naturally spend their days grazing or foraging for food. They may also be seen scratching at the ground searching for seeds or insects.
Chickens need a lot of movement room. They are social and curious animals that need to roam freely. In fact, a lack of movement and low head carriage can lead to depression. They may also start to even appear depressed. This can be a sign of unhappiness with other illnesses.
Chickens may also engage in natural behavior such as dustbathing. This involves them digging a hole, sitting in it, and burying themselves in the dust.
Hens may communicate with their chicks while they are still growing in the egg!
Chickens actually have a fantastic memory.
Chickens are omnivores and not just herbivores.
Some researchers believe that chickens may have the same intelligence as a two-year-old human.
Chickens are careful egg layers and treat their eggs well even before they are hatched.
Additionally, chickens exhibit pain in the same way that other animals do. They can suffer from physical and behavioral pain. In fact, on some egg farms, suffering can start once a male chick is hatched. If they cannot lay eggs, they are then gassed and ground up.
Chicken lifespans can vary greatly, in fact, most hens generally live between 3 to 7 years depending on the care they receive. The better their life, the longer they may live. In fact, in they don’t have any illnesses or genetic issues chickens can live to about 10 to 12 years old.
Additionally, hens may in live backyard flocks for about 5 to 8 years. Most flocks will then produce eggs for about 3 or 4 years. Eventually, the level of egg production, egg size, and shell quality will decrease over time.
Rebecca is an experienced Professional Freelancer with nearly a decade of expertise in writing SEO Content, Digital Illustrations, and Graphic Design. When not engrossed in her creative endeavors, Rebecca dedicates her time to cycling and filming her nature adventures. When not focused on her passion for creating and crafting optimized materials, she harbors a deep fascination and love for cats, jumping spiders, and pet rats.