Poultry Breeds
This breed is known for its friendly nature and brown eggs.
What is a Rhode Island Red?
Chickens should primarily eat this to maintain a healthy diet.
What are pellets or layer feed?
This material is often used to line the walls of poultry coops to help with insulation.
What is plywood or insulation panels?
Chickens use this behavior to communicate with each other.
What is clucking?
This common parasite can affect poultry and may require treatment.
What are mites or lice?
This breed is often recognized for its fluffy feathers and is a popular show bird.
What is a Silkie?
This essential item helps keep poultry safe from predators.
What is a coop?
Chickens enjoy scratching in this type of material for bedding.
What is straw or wood shavings?
When chickens scratch at the ground, they are usually doing this.
What is foraging?
Signs of a healthy chicken include bright eyes and this characteristic.
What is a clean, dry vent?
This breed is known for its striking appearance and blue eggs.
What is an Araucana?
Poultry need access to this source of fresh water daily.
What is clean water?
Poultry need access to this outdoor area for exercise and foraging.
This behavior involves a chicken puffing up its feathers to appear larger.
What is showing aggression or dominance?
This condition can result from poor diet and is characterized by weight loss.
What is malnutrition?
This heavy breed is often raised for meat and has a calm demeanor.
What is a Broiler (or Cornish)?
You should do this to a poultry coop at least once a week.
What is clean it?
Poultry need access to this type of area for dust bathing, which helps keep their feathers clean.
What is a dust bath area or sand pit?
Chickens often engage in this activity to establish a pecking order.
What is a social behavior?
Vaccination against this common poultry disease is essential for flock health.
What is Newcastle disease?
Known for their unique feathering and personality, this breed often appears in shows.
What is a Polish?
To keep poultry healthy, you should provide them with this type of environment.
What is proper ventilation and cleanliness?
This type of environment is essential for free-range poultry.
What is an outdoor pasture?
This is a common behavior where birds preen their feathers to maintain cleanliness.
What is grooming?
This is a serious disease in poultry characterized by respiratory distress and high mortality.
What is Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)?