Incubation
What is the ideal temperature range for most bird eggs during incubation?
The ideal temperature range for most bird eggs during incubation is between 99 to 101 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is a baby chicken called?
A baby chicken is called a chick.
Which bird species has a distinctive wattle that hangs down from its neck?
Turkeys have a wattle that hangs down from their necks.
What is a female chicken called?
Hen
How long does it typically take for chicken eggs to hatch during incubation?
Chicken eggs usually hatch after approximately 21 days of incubation.
How many toes does a chicken have on each foot?
Chickens have four toes on each foot.
What do you call a baby duck?
A baby duck is called a duckling.
On what day of incubation is "lockdown" started for chickens?
Day 18
Does the male or female emu sit on the eggs?
Male
What do you call the reddish flap of skin that hangs down over a chicken's beak?
That is called a comb.
What is a male turkey called?
What distinctive feature found on male turkeys is often used as a measure of age and dominance, consisting of coarse, hair-like feathers growing from the chest area?
A turkey beard
What is the term for the process of rotating eggs regularly during incubation to prevent the embryo from sticking to the shell membrane?
Egg turning or egg rotation.
What do chickens like to eat?
Chickens enjoy eating grains, seeds, insects, worms, and even some fruits and vegetables.
Name two different breeds of ducks.
Mallard, cayuga, runner ducks, pekin, etc
What do emus primarily eat in the wild?
Emus are omnivores but primarily feed on plants such as leaves, fruits, seeds, and flowers. They may also eat insects, small vertebrates, and even some man-made items if available.
What is the process called when a bright light is shined through an egg to observe the development of the embryo inside?
Candling.
What do you call the substance that chickens use to clean and preen their feathers?
Chickens use their beaks to spread an oily substance called "preen oil" or "preen gland oil" over their feathers, which helps to keep them clean and waterproof.
What is the native continent of the emu?
Emus are native to Australia.
Name the 6 parts of the egg.
shell, membrane, air cell, albumen, yolk, and chalaza