Body
Feed
Eggs and Meat
Names
Food Safety
100
Do chickens have teeth?
No, but an “egg tooth” helps chicks break through their shell
100
Besides oxygen, what else should poultry have at all times?
Water
100
What is the most common form of poultry meat?
Chicken
100
What is a baby chicken called?
Chick
100
What is the first thing you should do before you begin cooking?
Wash your hands!
200
Chickens eat with their ______.
Beaks
200
What is included in poultry feed?
Many types of ingredients! The most common is corn and soybean meal.
200
What is the yellow part of an egg called?
Yolk
200
What is a female chicken called?
Hen
200
If you rinse raw chicken, will it remove the bacteria from the chicken?
No, you should not rinse raw poultry in your sink – it will not remove bacteria. In fact, it can spread raw juices around your sink, onto your countertops or onto ready-to-eat foods. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry can only be killed when cooked to a safe internal temperature.
300
Do chickens have ears?
Yes, and they have earlobes!
300
Can chickens eat chocolate?
No
300
Does the eggshell color affect the flavor or nutritional value of an egg?
No
300
What type of bird produces eggs?
Layers
300
How should you thaw chicken?
In the refrigerator
400
What is the red part on top of a chicken’s head called?
Comb
400
Are chickens vegetarians?
No, chickens are omnivores, meaning they can eat plants and meat. Outdoor chickens eat bugs.
400
Are eggs with two yolks safe to eat?
Yes, an egg with a double yolk is the result of a hen releasing two yolks into the same shell. It is safe to eat and some consider it good luck!
400
What is a bird that is raised for chicken?
Broiler
400
What should temperature should poultry be cooked to?
At least 165°F internal temperature as measured with a food thermometer; bone-in chicken is best cooked until 170°F