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100
What color is the yolk of an egg?
Yellow, sometimes orange!
Egg yolks can range in color from pale yellow to deep orange. The largest misconception is that the color indicates nutritional value or quality. It does not. The color indicates the diet of the hen. A light yellow yolk means the hen ate a wheat based diet. Yolks that are a deeper orange color come from a hen whose diet was high in carotenoids, which is the red pigment found in plants. Dark yolks are common in free-range eggs, especially during the summer months.
100
Are chickens fully flightless?
No, they can fly for short distances!
Chickens were domesticated about 8000 years ago, and evolved from the Red junglefowl, which are tropical birds that live in the jungle. These wild birds fly to escape predators and to roost high up in trees. Today’s domestic chickens still have the ability to fly, although not as effectively. Chickens can fly for short distances – enough to clear obstacles or reach a perch.
100
What holidays are usually in April?
Some of the holidays in April are Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter and Passover. National days like April Fools' Day, Arbor Day and Earth Day also take place in April.
The month of April, synonymous with the earth reawakening after winter, often brings the spring storms that inspired the famous proverb, “April showers bring May flowers.” The saying highlights nature's cycles of renewal that have been observed for centuries. It was most likely modernized from the line “Swéete April showers, Doo spring Maie flowers” from a poem by Thomas Tusser in his 16th-century collection A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry.
100
What famous cartoon bunny is often seen munching on a carrot and saying his signature catchphrase, "What's up, Doc?"
Bugs Bunny
One of the world’s best-known rabbits is the Warner Bros cartoon character, Bugs Bunny — who’s often seen munching on a carrot! In fact, carrots aren’t a natural part of a rabbit’s diet and can give bunnies an upset stomach if they eat too many.
100
What two actors star in the movie Easter Parade, a film with music by Irving Berlin about a Broadway star who declares that he can make a hit performer out of the next dancer he sees.
Fred Astaire and Judy Garland
Gene Kelly was originally cast opposite Garland, but broke his ankle. The part was then offered to Astaire, who had retired two years earlier. Very eager to work again, Astaire consulted Kelly about the offer, and Kelly supported his decision to take the role. Garland and Astaire were a successful team, and Astaire was restored to his status as a top MGM star. A critical and commercial success, Easter Parade was the highest-grossing musical film of 1948, and the second-highest grossing MGM musical of the 1940s, after Meet Me in St. Louis.
200
True or False: Eggs always need to be refrigerated.
False! Some do not need refrigeration.
The need to refrigerate fresh eggs depends on where you live and how the eggs have been processed. In the United States, fresh eggs sold in stores are required to be washed and refrigerated, and then need to stay refrigerated. If you raise hens in your backyard, freshly laid eggs can be kept at room temperature, but if you wash them, you should refrigerate them. Eggs that are quickly refrigerated will also last longer. If you’re picking up and cooking eggs within a day or two of the egg laying, they’re safe at room temperature and should just be washed thoroughly before consuming.
200
True or False: Chickens take baths in dirt.
True!
Few chicken activities are as entertaining to humans as the dust bath. To the uninitiated, stumbling upon a dust-bathing chicken can be alarming and is often mistaken for seizure activity or death. A dust bath is the chicken equivalent to a shower, though. It is both functional and recreational; chickens use dust baths to clean themselves, to relax and to socialize. The fact that they are entertaining to us is a collateral benefit!
200
True or False: The name of the full moon in April is the Pink Moon.
True!
The moon’s glowing appearance comes from the sun’s reflected light, leading to its typical white or golden hue, according to NASA. Instead, the “pink” name is a nod to the arrival of blooming flowers at the beginning of spring. Specifically, the hot pink wildflower Phlox subulata, referred to as creeping phlox, moss phlox or moss pink, densely mats the slopes of eastern and central United States around the same time as April’s full moon, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Some Native American tribes have also named this moon after the arrival of spring foliage.
200
True or False: A rabbit's teeth never stop growing.
True!
A rabbit’s teeth never stop growing! Instead, they’re gradually worn down as the rabbit chews on grasses, wildflowers and vegetables — meaning they never get too long.
200
True or False: In the 13th century, the church prohibited eating eggs during Holy Week.
True!
Use of painted and decorated Easter eggs was first recorded in the 13th century. The church prohibited the eating of eggs during Holy Week, but chickens continued to lay eggs during that week, and the notion of specially identifying those as “Holy Week” eggs brought about their decoration.
300
How long does it take an egg to hatch?
a. 7 days
b. 14 days
c. 21 days
d. 30 days
c. 21 days
On hatch day or the days leading up to it, the chick will peck with its egg tooth, located on the end of its beak, until it breaks through the inner membrane (the part that separates the air cell from the chick). This is the gap you’ve seen when you’re candling the eggs. This is called internal pipping. At this time, you might hear them cheeping away.
300
Chickens have better _____ _____ than human beings.
a. Swimming Endurance
b. Hearing Abilities
c. Color Vision
d. Dance Moves
c. Color Vision
Like humans, chickens have colour vision, and are able to see red, green and blue light. However, what makes chicken vision unique from ours is that they are also able to see ultraviolet light, which are the colors you see when using a black light!
300
What is April's Birthstone?
a. Aquamarine
b. Moonstone
c. Topaz
d. Diamond
d. Diamond
Sparkling with an internal fire all its own, diamond is one of the world’s most sought-after and adored gemstones. Those born in April are lucky enough to call this scintillating gem their birthstone, a symbol of clarity and strength. Diamond is so strong, in fact, that its name comes from the Greek word "adamas," which means “invincible” or “unbreakable.” The timeless charm of diamond was cherished long before it became the April birthstone, and the places where diamond comes from are as fascinating as the lore that surrounds it.
300
What is called when bunnies hop up in the air, twist their bodies and kick their feet out of happiness?
a. Popcorns
b. Binkies
c. Corkscrews
d. Hot Cross Buns
b. Binkies!
A binky is a large jump and twist. It’s literally a bunny’s happy dance and sometimes will occur when a rabbit runs laps around the room – a behavior that many call “zoomies.” When rabbits display these behaviors, they’re showing us that they are full of energy, happy and excited!
300
Easter always falls between which two dates?
a. March 12 and April 15
b. March 22 and April 25
c. October 31 and November 26
d. January 1 and January 15
b. March 22 and April 25
Easter’s exact date may seem arbitrary, but it’s always on the Sunday after the first full moon (also known as the Paschal Full Moon) that occurs after the spring equinox. This means that Easter can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25. “Why the full moon? Maximum light! The resurrection is about maximum light—symbolically, of course,” explained an expert. “So that Sunday, shortly after the equinox [which has 12 hours of light and 12 of darkness], plus the fullness of the moon [lots of light], means maximum light—the perfect day for the holiest feast in the Christian year.”
400
What colors can eggs come in?
Eggs can come in white, brown, blue, green, plum and pink!
Have you ever been curious about why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk” — some are even speckled. Nature has provided chickens with diverse color patterns for their feathers, skin patches and eggshells for various purposes, including camouflage, protection from predators and to signal individual identity.
400
What is the hierarchical social structure of flocks of chickens called?
Hint: It has to do with what they do with their beaks!
The pecking order!
When chickens are raised together from a young age, the pecking order is established gradually and peacefully. Female chicks with dominant behaviors are respected by the other chicks and rank higher in the pecking order. The dominant female chick will usually be the boldest and bravest chick in the brood. There may be some minor squabbles as the young birds reach adolescent age, but that is to be expected as each bird establishes its rank in the pecking order. However, the pecking order is usually established by the time the young birds have grown in their first set of juvenile feathers.
400
April's birth flower is a climbing plant with fragrant flowers that has the name of a vegetable but is mostly toxic and not meant for consumption.
Bonus: What is the other April birth flower, with white petals and a yellow center?
Sweet Pea
April's birth flowers, the daisy and sweet pea, bring joy to April-born individuals. Daisies symbolise innocence and purity and have a rich history dating back to ancient Egypt. Sweet peas, with their sweet fragrance, represent delicate pleasure, friendship, and gratitude. Those born in April are known for their loyalty, wholesomeness, and a love for spreading joy and kindness. They appreciate simple pleasures and know how to relax and enjoy life's comforts.
400
What do bunnies do to alert others of danger?
Bonus: Where do bunnies typically live?
Stamp their feet.
If a rabbit thumps their strong hind legs against the ground, it generally means either, “I sense danger and I’m trying to warn you” or “you have made me angry!” As cute as it is, it is meant to be a warning. Rabbits are very social creatures that live in groups. They live in warrens — a series of tunnels and rooms that they dig underground.
Bonus: In warrens, underground.
400
What is the most popular Easter candy put in in baskets?
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Chocolate Eggs, Chocolate Bunnies, Jellybeans and Peeps!
Candy may be the most popular Easter item in the U.S., but that isn’t the case in many other countries where people observe the holiday. In the UK, hot cross buns are synonymous with the celebration. The pastries are studded with fruit and topped with a cross—either with icing or by marking the dough itself. Dating back to the 18th century or earlier, the treats have come to be associated with superstitions. Some people believe hanging a hot cross bun made on Good Friday from the kitchen ceiling protects against evil spirits and fires.
500
What are some ways that eggs can be cooked? What is your favorite?
Some ways to cook eggs are soft, medium, and hard-boiled, fried over easy, medium and hard, in an omelette, poached, sunny side up, scrambled, baked, as well as sous vide.
Eggs can also be added into baked goods, either as one of many ingredients like in a cake or as the star of the show like in a quiche.
500
How many eggs does a chicken typically lay in a week?
Bonus: What determines a chicken's eggshell color?
A chicken lays roughly 6 eggs each week.
Believe it or not, this entire process of creating and laying an egg takes just 24 to 26 hours! It’s made up of several distinct stages: the yolk release, initial egg white creation, egg shape forming, eggshell forms, egg bloom is added and then the egg emerges (is laid). Most hens start to lay eggs when they are around six months old, then continue for as long as ten years.
Bonus: Egg color is determined by a chicken's earlobe color!
500
What Zodiac signs are in April?
Aries and Taurus
The first sign of the zodiac, Aries loves to be number one. Naturally, this dynamic fire sign is no stranger to competition. Bold and ambitious, Aries dives headfirst into even the most challenging situations—and they'll make sure they always come out on top. Next, what sign is more likely to take a six-hour bath followed by a luxurious Swedish massage and decadent dessert spread? Why Taurus, of course! Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull. Like their celestial spirit animal, Taureans enjoy relaxing in serene, bucolic environments surrounded by soft sounds, soothing aromas, and succulent flavors.
500
What are male and female bunnies called? What about baby bunnies?
Male rabbits are bucks, females are called does and babies are called kittens or kits!
Rabbits are very effective baby-makers! Mother rabbits are pregnant for between 28-31 days, giving birth to up to 14 baby rabbits – called kittens – in a single litter. There are over 45 million rabbits in the UK alone!
500
What are some of the most common foods made for Easter Dinner?
What is your favorite Easter dish?
The main dish for an Easter meal varies, but some typical dishes include honey-baked ham, pot roast, pork chops, and fish. Some popular side dishes include scalloped or mashed potatoes, spring vegetables, and dinner rolls.
While lamb was originally the main course for most Easter dinners, a tradition that spanned 3,000 years and still holds true for many, including the Jewish holiday Passover. Ham became a less expensive alternative to lamb on Easter once there was less demand for wool in the U.S. after World War II.