QUIZ: What’s Wrong With This Chicken?

[BYC Project Manager]

Chickens are great at hiding problems. One day they look fine, and the next something feels off. This quiz helps you practice spotting clues so you can take better care of your flock. Think of it like solving tiny barnyard mysteries. Ready to play chicken detective? Let’s get started.

1. Your chicken is walking like a penguin. What could be the issue?​

A. She’s practicing for a talent show
B. Egg binding
C. She stepped in mud
D. A bad mood

2. A chicken is sneezing and has bubbly eyes. What does this suggest?​

A. Allergies to morning chores
B. A respiratory illness
C. She smelled something gross
D. Too much sunshine

3. A hen is sitting in the nest box all day and growls when you come close. What’s happening?​

A. She’s watching her stories
B. She’s broody
C. She forgot how to stand
D. She’s hiding for fun

4. Your chicken is losing feathers in patches. The skin looks irritated. What might be going on?​

A. Fashion makeover
B. Molting
C. Mites or lice
D. A bad haircut from a flock mate

5. A chicken has one leg lifted and won’t put weight on it. What’s the likely cause?​

A. She wants sympathy
B. Foot injury or bumblefoot
C. She’s doing chicken yoga
D. A chilly breeze

6. Your hen’s comb and wattles look pale. What could this mean?​

A. She’s trying a new look
B. Anemia or parasites
C. She hasn’t had coffee yet
D. She’s camera shy

7. A chicken is drinking lots of water and seems very tired. What might you be seeing?​

A. She’s preparing for a marathon
B. Heat stress
C. She loves water
D. A new summer hobby

8. Your chicken is drooping her wings and standing away from the flock. What does this point to?​

A. She wants alone time
B. She’s overheating
C. A secret plan
D. She’s listening for worms

9. A chicken has a swollen eye and keeps scratching her face. What could be the issue?​

A. A dramatic phase
B. Injury or peck wound
C. She’s testing your nerves
D. She touched something sticky

10. Your hen has watery, foul-smelling poop and looks weak. What’s the likely problem?​

A. She ate something silly
B. An intestinal infection or coccidiosis
C. She’s being dramatic
D. She drank too fast

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Results:​

1. B. Egg binding
2. B. A respiratory illness
3. B. She’s broody
4. C. Mites or lice
5. B. Foot injury or bumblefoot
6. B. Anemia or parasites
7. B. Heat stress
8. B. She’s overheating
9. B. Injury or peck wound
10. B. An intestinal infection or coccidiosis

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Conclusion​

Nice work! Every correct answer means you’re becoming better at spotting early warning signs in your flock. Even small details can tell you a lot. Keep observing, keep learning, and keep trusting your instincts. Your chickens are lucky to have someone who pays attention.


So what's your score? Share below.

 

[Debbie292d]

Well, even if I hadn't known, you made it easy with your funny options. I especially liked

6. Your hen’s comb and wattles look pale. What could this mean?

C. She hasn’t had coffee yet

I guess we can get a little pale if we don't get our coffee so that works for me!

In all seriousness, this is a great idea!