Egg Stage
What is the first stage in the life cycle of a chicken?
egg
It is the stage of the chick when it first breaks out of the egg and starts to emerge
hatchling
The last stage of the life cycle of a chicken
Adult
How many eggs does a hen lay in a day?
1-2 eggs a day
How long does it typically take for a chicken egg to hatch?
21 days
The stage in which the chick begins to grow feathers and starts to explore its surroundings, but still relies on the parents for feeding.
nestling
What is the name of an adult female chicken that lays eggs?
hen
What is the first step in the incubation process after a hen lays an egg?
for the hen to sit on the eggs to keep it warm
It protects the developing chick
a chick that has developed enough feathers to start flying short distances but is still learning how to fend for itself
fledgling
What is the name of an adult male chicken?
rooster
It is rich in nutrients and provides energy to the developing chick.
yolk
What is the main function of the egg's shell during the incubation period?
protection
the stage when the chick is fully feathered and can fly on its own but may still need some parental care for survival.
chick
What is the main job of a hen in the adult stage?
to lay eggs
What is the name of the process when a rooster and hen create a fertilized egg?
mating or copulation
What is a fertilized egg developing into a chick inside the egg called?
Embryo
What is the main difference between a hatchling and a nestling in the life cycle of a chicken?
A hatchling is a newly hatched chick that is still dependent on its parents, while a nestling is a chick that has grown feathers and is starting to explore, but still depends on its parents for food.
Which chicken is responsible for fertilizing eggs?
rooster
Give two things chicken give to humans
eggs/meat/food/money