Body Parts
Do birds have ears?
yes! they do not have external ears only internal
What breed is known for having blue skin and an extra toe?
Silkies!
What are the three things your bird requires in their pen?
Food, Water & Shelter
What do you wear to a poultry showmanship show?
white shirt, black pants
How can you prevent illness in your coop?
keep the coop clean, don't overcrowd your birds, make sure they have fresh water and feed every day
How many toes do most chickens have?
4
Are Orpingtons a egg, meat or duel breed?
Duel
What are to two parts of most poultry pens called?
Coop & Run
Where is Norfolk 4-H poultry showing this year?
Norfolk County Fair
What health issue can your birds get from the weather?
Frost bite & heat stroke
Point to the primary feathers on your bird
main flight feathers
For the Barred Rock breed, is it males or females that have larger dark bands?
Females
What is the first pen young chicks go into?
Brooder
How do you register to show your bird?
online with assitexpo
Name 3 out of the 4 most common parasites birds can get
lice, scaly leg mites, internal worms and coccidiosis
What colour can waddles be on a chicken?
red, white, blue, black
Name a breed of chicken that has a pea comb
Brahmas, ameraucanas, sumatras & easter eggers
When do birds require a heat lamp?
From day old until approximately 4 weeks old
Can you put your birds in the fair breed show and still show them in the 4-H showmanship show?
yes
What is it called when your bird gets a thrush infection in their crop?
Sour crop
Is the breast bone and keel the same body Part?
YES Breast bone is a chicken, keel is a duck
Name a breed that is auto sexing
Cream legbars
RhodebarsWybars
Barnebar
Brussbar
Welbar
Geese - Pilgrams, normady & Shetland
Name 3 different types of chicken coops
Stationary, wagons and tractors
If you don't do well at the show what should you still do?
Congratulates the winner, listen to the judge about how you can improve. HAVE FUN!!!!
Name 2 common birth defects in birds
angel wing, scissor beak, splay legs,