EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[shawluvsbirds]

Thanks. Spending the weekend with friends for the independence day celebration. . killer headache is not the way I wanted to start the weekend. Hope people don't get too carried away with fireworks. . I'm worried about my little duckies being terrified.

 

[BantyChooks]

Interesting page I found on chicken trivia. Anyone wanna try their hand at it? No Googling.
http://www.poultryshowcentral.com/Past_Trivia_Questions.html

1. Which breed of chicken has a crest, feathered shanks and toes, vulture hocks, a 5th toe, and a v-comb?

2. What is the scientific name for the Red Jungle Fowl?



3. A Showgirl chicken is a cross between a _________ and a _________. ( breeds of chickens)

4. Which 2 of these 5 breeds should have 6 points on its comb? (a. Leghorn b. Minorca c. Spanish d. Java e. Jersey giant )

5. What is a common misspelling of Ameraucana?

6. True or False: Rhode Island Reds & Rhode Island Whites are the same breed.

7. What kind of comb do Rhode Island Reds have?

8. Which one of these breeds is not a True Bantam? (a. Sebright b. Japanese c. Sussex d. Silkie e. Dutch f. Rosecomb )

9. What are the 3 varieties of Rosecomb Bantams are in the American Standard of Perfection?

10. What is a chicken’s breastbone called?

11. What does Dual Purpose mean?

12. Which one of these breeds is not in the Feather-Legged class? (a. Silkie b. Favorolle c. Barnevelder d. Brahma )

13. Which Breed will not be penalized if it has multiple spurs, and actually is preferred to have multiple spurs?

14. What does O.E.G.B. stand for?

15. What are the 3 grades of exterior quality of an egg?

16. What is a chicken’s iris?

17. What is a snood?

18. Can ducks get worms?

19. When does a Old English Game male not need to be dubbed?

20. True or False: Dutch bantams are Hen-feathered

 

[BantyChooks]

Thanks. Spending the weekend with friends for the independence day celebration. . killer headache is not the way I wanted to start the weekend. Hope people don't get too carried away with fireworks. . I'm worried about my little duckies being terrified.

You celebrating Canada day?

(Shh, yes, I know, you all blow things up and shoot fireworks on July 4th. But I can dream you're celebrating the 1st.)

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Interesting page I found on chicken trivia. Anyone wanna try their hand at it? No Googling.
http://www.poultryshowcentral.com/Past_Trivia_Questions.html

1. Which breed of chicken has a crest, feathered shanks and toes, vulture hocks, a 5th toe, and a v-comb?

2. What is the scientific name for the Red Jungle Fowl?



3. A Showgirl chicken is a cross between a _________ and a _________. ( breeds of chickens)

4. Which 2 of these 5 breeds should have 6 points on its comb? (a. Leghorn b. Minorca c. Spanish d. Java e. Jersey giant )

5. What is a common misspelling of Ameraucana?

6. True or False: Rhode Island Reds & Rhode Island Whites are the same breed.

7. What kind of comb do Rhode Island Reds have?

8. Which one of these breeds is not a True Bantam? (a. Sebright b. Japanese c. Sussex d. Silkie e. Dutch f. Rosecomb )

9. What are the 3 varieties of Rosecomb Bantams are in the American Standard of Perfection?

10. What is a chicken’s breastbone called?

11. What does Dual Purpose mean?

12. Which one of these breeds is not in the Feather-Legged class? (a. Silkie b. Favorolle c. Barnevelder d. Brahma )

13. Which Breed will not be penalized if it has multiple spurs, and actually is preferred to have multiple spurs?

14. What does O.E.G.B. stand for?

15. What are the 3 grades of exterior quality of an egg?

16. What is a chicken’s iris?

17. What is a snood?

18. Can ducks get worms?

19. When does a Old English Game male not need to be dubbed?

20. True or False: Dutch bantams are Hen-feathered

Can't answer a single one. I'll look forward to the answers!

 

[BantyChooks]

Can't answer a single one. I'll look forward to the answers!

Invent something, then.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

You celebrating Canada day?

(Shh, yes, I know, you all blow things up and shoot fireworks on July 4th. But I can dream you're celebrating the 1st.)

It's usually my favorite holiday. Not really into it This year. Its just not the same without the kiddos. Oh well. Maybe I'll get drunk and pass out.

 

[BantyChooks]

Try this one... I know you can answer at LEAST one.

1. How long do duck eggs need to be incubated before they hatch?
2. How is avian blood different from human blood?
3. What chicken disease causes tumors and is a form of cancer in chickens?
4. How long do chicken eggs need to be incubated before they hatch?
5. What is the tip of a duck’s bill called?
6. Name three external parasites common to chickens?
7. What is the eggshell’s primary component?
8. Which is older, a hen or a pullet?
9. Which is older, a cock or a cockerel?
10. What is the oldest breed of chicken?
11. How many turkey classes are there?
12. Name three varieties of guinea fowl.
13. What is plumage?
14. Which breeds of chickens can be frizzled?
15. Name the four main parts of an egg.
16. What class is the Buff Orpington bantam in?
17. What is a crop and what is it used for?
18. Do chickens tend to be cannibalistic?
19. Which breed of chicken is most commonly used for commercial egg production?
20. What are the three classes of geese?

 

[BantyChooks]

It's usually my favorite holiday. Not really into it This year. Its just not the same without the kiddos. Oh well. Maybe I'll get drunk and pass out.

Canadian celebrations and 'merican celebrations seem quite different. Everyone I know just goes to watch the fireworks, and not much else... No passing out involved, eh.

 

[BantyChooks]

Anyone else gonna take a shot?

 

[casportpony]

Hi everyone, hope all of you are well. Don't forget that today is the last day to nominate 4 people.
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