4-H Poultry Showmanship Questions  (Test Form)
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56. How many nest boxes should be provided for a flock of laying hens?
57. How can you tell if baby chicks under a brooder have the proper temperature?
58. In general, what temperature should be provided for growing chicks?
59. How much floor space should be provided for standard and bantam adult laying
      hens reared on the floor?
60. What is "Biosecurity" and why is it important for your flock of birds?
61. What is the gizzard and what is it's function?
62. What is cannibalism and how can it be prevented or reduced in your flock?
Bonus Question!!!!!!!!!
63. To keep a flock of laying hens producing eggs year round, what environmental factor needs to be controlled or altered to meet the needs of the birds?
64. What gaseous product can be produced in manure that can be harmful to chickens?
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65. How can you tell an adult male turkey from a female?
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